HARRY and Meghan plan more “royal-style” tours after New York — sparking Palace concern.
The couple headlined a star-studded Covid vaccine gala in Central Park last night.
Their three-day tour, which saw them meet politicians and schoolkids, was said to have all the “hallmarks of a royal visit”.
But insiders revealed the Palace fear the Sussexes have set up a “rival court” to William and Kate.
A source said: “There are going to be some very nervous glances from the Palace because Harry and Meghan are effectively following the royal model.
“The Palace will be anxious the causes they support and people they hang around with does nothing to embarrass the Queen.
“Kate and Wills show how the job of working royals is done. They won’t be impressed with Harry and Meghan acting as quasi-royals and courting publicity after claiming they quit for privacy.”
The couple’s biographer Omid Scobie has said the Sussexes plan an “era of visibility” this autumn.
Harry and Meghan were last night on the bill for the Global Citizen gig with stars including Coldplay and J.Lo, where tickets sold for up to £850.
It hopes to promote vaccine-sharing with developing contries. It is understood the couple want more tours promoting their Archewell Foundation and charity causes.
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The source said: “This will be a regular thing and not just in the US.”
Earlier yesterday, amid a cavalcade of 4x4s, they visited the UN building to see Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Meghan, 40, wore a camel-coloured outfit and stilettos, with Harry, 37, in a dark suit, both clutching cases. Meghan later said the meeting was “lovely”.
The couple, staying at the five-star Carlyle, visited the former World Trade Center on Thursday.
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