Prince Harry, Meghan Markle accused of staging 'royal theatre' as King Charles faces new dilemma: expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being accused of playing royals on their own terms — and sidestepping the late Queen Elizabeth II's wishes in the process.

On Oct.

15, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are scheduled to visit Nottingham for their first joint public appearance since returning to the U.K., Fox News Digital confirmed.

The city holds special significance for the couple, as it was the first place they visited after announcing their engagement in November 2017.

Kinsey Schofield, host of the YouTube show "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital that, based on her sources, "there is frustration" inside Buckingham Palace as Harry and Meghan prepare to visit several charities in a manner resembling an official royal engagement.

KING CHARLES DRAWS ‘LINE IN THE SAND’ WITH PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE AFTER COUPLE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: EXPERT "Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the royal family," Schofield said.

" King Charles recently reminded his government that the Sussexes are private citizens.

The Sussexes appear increasingly determined to recreate the optics of royal life without the responsibilities that come with it. … The charitable visits, the appearances, the photographers.

It’s royal theatre without royal authority." "Royal engagements aren't just photo opps," Schofield said.

"There's diplomacy involved.

There's soft power.

Working royals represent the sovereign, strengthen relationships and serve the interests of the country.

Harry and Meghan appear more interested in faking the image of royalty than embracing its purpose.

They can imitate the engagement, but they can't replicate the authority or constitutional significance." "They are pushing to reclaim the spotlight they left behind," British broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital.