The royals have beaten Harry and Meghan at their own game, as the couple failed to make much of an impact raising concerns over the climate crisis, an expert has claimed.
Camilla Tomineysaid that the couple were 'stuck on the sidelines' and other royals had beaten the Susssexes at their own game.
She made the remarks on 'Royal Insight' after the Sussexes spoke about the environment in recent days.
While the pair voiced their concerns, senior members of the royal family actively participated in Glasgow's COP26 summit, reports the Express.
Because of the distance, the Duke and Duchess are struggling to remain relevant, sparking an identity crisis, the expert claims.
Describing the couple's approach, Ms Tominey said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in self-promotional mode which puts them in a problematic situation when it comes to being relevant during Cop26.”
In a video discussing the situation, Ms Tominey said that the Sussexes’ are “growing their bank balance” which she claims makes it problematic as they try to bolster their image as “global change leaders".
Speaking of how other royals are outshining the Sussexes’, the Daily Telegraph's Associate Editor said: “The Royal Family have some good history when it comes to speaking out on the environment, they have a legacy, starting with the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Prince of Wales who covered environmental matters before they were fashionable.”
She also praised Prince William in his role in the Earthshot Prize.
She claimed it made the royals more credible than some politicians who attended the summit and 'failed to make an impact''.
Ms Tominey said politicians were in it for the election impact, yet it was less easy to criticise royals who have been campaigning on the matter for decades.
She then claimed senior royals have stolen the limelight from Harry and Meghan, as their role is on the “sidelines” of the summit has had little impact.
Ms Tominey went on to say the Duke of Edinburgh was the “original green eco-warrior".
Prince Philip's pioneering approach to the environment is why the Queen referenced him in her video speech, she said.
The analyst was also quick in pointing out the absence of the Sussexes’ at the event.
Although the Queen still refers to Harry and Meghan as important members of the family, the expert added: “She's always insisted that Harry and Meghan remain much-loved members of the family - but when you come down to business and the business of royalty, actually they're now outside the tent.”
