Photos show just how divided the royal family has become
From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure to Kate Middleton's photo-editing scandal, the royal family has been in turmoil for years.
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- The royal family has been in turmoil for years now.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal life in 2020, sparking ongoing tensions.
- Kate Middleton's photo-editing scandal exposed new divisions in the royal family.
From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from their royal duties to the deaths of Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth to Kate Middleton's photo-editing scandal, the royal family has been in turmoil for years.
Popularity is essential to the survival of the monarchy. With taxpayers shelling out around £300 million, or about $381 million, to sustain the institution each year, nonstop royal scandals — as well as King Charles III's cancer diagnosis — have left the monarchy more vulnerable than ever.
A photo recap of the last four years of royal life shows how divisions in the royal family have grown.