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On February 28, 2018, Prince William and Prince Harry walked on stage with their spouses, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, for their first-ever combined event, and were welcomed with tremendous ovation.
Royal supporters dubbed the new power foursome the 'Fab Four', expecting them to bring in a new era of modern monarchy.
Their debut took held at the Royal Foundation Forum, where they presented their charity mission. The charity, founded in 2011, was initially a cooperation between William and Harry, but with Meghan shortly joining the family, the event served as her unofficial royal launch.
At first appearance, the quartet appeared to be in agreement, but subtle tensions under the surface suggested otherwise. Meghan, who is still months away from formally joining the royal family, made waves with her bold speech pushing for women's emancipation.
She encouraged women to 'use their voices' rather than 'find' them, citing the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.
Prince Harry happily supported his fiancée and praised her drive for change. However, royal analysts later pointed out that Meghan's aggressive attitude contrasted with Kate Middleton's restrained style.
The ceremony, intended to represent unity, actually predicted a rising schism. Within months, the 'Fab Four' brand eroded as Harry and Meghan distanced themselves from the charity, culminating in their dramatic royal withdrawal.
What began as a moment of hope quickly became a symbol of the growing gap between the Sussexes and the Waleses.
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