The Sussexes jetted in for a quick visit. It wasn't for a big family reunion, sadly. It was for a private engagement.
But the Palace couldn't stay quiet. Someone—probably a very polished assistant—drafted a response. And it apparently stung.
This isn't just any letter. This is palace-speak. It's an art form of saying everything while saying nothing at all.
The "Put-Down" in Question
What did the letter actually say? Something about the couple's visit being "noted." Noted. Ouch.
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Imagine your friend shows up at your door, and you just say, "Oh, I noted your arrival." That's cold, right?
One royal commentator, with a very sharp eye, spotted the shade. They said it was a deliberate attempt to diminish the Sussexes' presence.
Like, "Oh, you're here? Great. We'll add it to the calendar. Somewhere."
It wasn't a warm "Welcome back!" It was a corporate memo. With a side of frost.