Candace Owens’ Exclusion From Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Deepens Conservative Rift
The assassination of Charlie Kirk continues to ripple across conservative circles, not only for its political implications but also for the infighting it has unleashed. The latest flashpoint centers on Candace Owens, a longtime ally of Kirk’s, who has been forced to defend her absence from his memorial amid allegations of estrangement and backlash over her conspiracy theories.
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Owens Pushes Back on Memorial Snub
On the September 18 episode of The Candace Owens Show, Owens addressed why she was not invited to speak at Kirk’s September 21 memorial, where President Trump, Senator J.D. Vance, and Tucker Carlson were among the headline figures. She admitted she wasn’t asked to take the stage but insisted the decision was political, claiming she was being silenced because of her controversial allegations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a hand in Kirk’s death.
“They are working on a narrative, like they always do,” Owens said. “They are squeezing, and they are trying to pretend that Charlie and I didn’t speak for years. It could not be further from the truth. Charlie and I never for a single second stopped being friends.”
Owens framed her exclusion as part of a coordinated effort to “stop investigating the death of Charlie Kirk,” which she described as “a full-blown fed operation.”
The Bolling Factor
Fueling the rumors was former Turning Point USA board member and conservative host Eric Bolling, who suggested on Patrick Bet-David’s
That account directly contradicts Owens’ claim of ongoing closeness with Kirk. Bolling’s remarks reinforced speculation that her conspiracy-driven commentary had strained her relationships within the MAGA movement well before Kirk’s assassination.
Donors, Distrust, and Conspiracies
Owens also turned her attention to Turning Point USA’s financial backers, suggesting that its donors should be scrutinized. “What I’m hearing from sources is not good,” she said, without offering evidence. The insinuation adds yet another layer to the conspiratorial cloud she has woven around Kirk’s death, which already includes accusations against billionaire Bill Ackman and speculation of government involvement.
Observers note that Owens’ pattern of making sweeping claims without documentation is eroding her credibility, even among former allies. A commentator on the PBD Podcast warned she was “on track to lose credibility because she fails to come with receipts.”
Credibility on the Line
The backlash is not confined to conservative insiders. DeRay Mckesson, a prominent activist, dismissed Owens as “rage bait” whose provocations are less about principle and more about attention-seeking. “She’s pandering to the left for attention, not because she’s trustworthy or because her views have actively changed,” he wrote on X.
Owens’ credibility has long been contested, but the stakes are higher now. Her exclusion from Kirk’s memorial — a highly symbolic gathering of MAGA leaders — signals not just personal alienation but also the growing impatience of the conservative establishment with her incendiary style.
A Movement Fractured
Charlie Kirk’s assassination could have been a moment of unity for the MAGA movement. Instead, it has become another battleground. Owens’ insistence on weaving conspiracy theories around his death has turned what might have been private disagreements into public spectacle.
Her absence from the memorial, coupled with sharp rebukes from Kirk’s pastor, former colleagues, and even fellow conservatives, underscores the fractures within the right. Whether Owens can reclaim credibility — or whether she will continue to embrace outsider status as MAGA’s provocateur-in-chief — remains uncertain.
What is clear is that Charlie Kirk’s death has not only deprived the movement of one of its most visible young leaders but has also laid bare the rivalries, suspicions, and divisions that threaten to consume it from within.
The Letter, the Brooch, and the Legacy: Princess Anne’s Final Gift to Princess Charlotte
For more than half a century, Princess Anne has embodied duty. Tireless, unsentimental, and rarely swayed by pomp, she built a royal life not on glittering headlines but on grit and quiet service. Yet, in what many believe was her final major public appearance, the woman who has carried the title of
She paused.
And with a steady voice that quivered only slightly at the edges, she turned toward her great-niece, Princess Charlotte, and declared:
"The future lies in capable hands. I am proud to entrust my duties to Princess Charlotte, whose heart and spirit will carry this legacy forward."
The room at Clarence House erupted in applause. But it was not the applause that lingered. It was the look in Charlotte’s eyes—wide, luminous, overwhelmed—that captured the moment.
A Private Gift Behind Closed Doors
If the speech stunned royal reporters, what happened afterwards left even palace insiders breathless. For waiting in a velvet-lined box was a sapphire brooch once worn by Queen Victoria herself—a symbol of wisdom and resilience. Alongside it lay a handwritten letter, penned in Anne’s famously no-nonsense scrawl.
The contents remain secret, shared only between Anne and Charlotte. But whispers inside the palace suggest it was not just a note of congratulations. It was a roadmap: reflections on a lifetime of service, encouragement for the trials ahead, and an intimate blessing from one generation to another.
"It was Anne’s way of passing not just duties, but values," said one courtier. "A reminder that service, at its truest, is never about spotlight—it’s about steadfastness."
The Spark Anne Saw in Charlotte
Why Charlotte? At just ten years old, she has already shown a poise that defies her age. We remember her curtsy at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral—an instinctive gesture of respect that moved millions. We recall her gentle authority at balcony appearances, the way she steadies her younger brother Louis with a whisper or a nudge.
Anne, who has always prized substance over show, seems to see in Charlotte a kindred spirit. Independent. Grounded. Stronger than she looks.
"She’s got a good head on her shoulders,"
A Title With History—and Weight
The Princess Royal title is not automatic. It is granted by the monarch to the sovereign’s eldest daughter, and only one woman can hold it at a time. Since 1987, it has belonged to Anne. When her time comes, the title will revert to the Crown, and it will fall to King Charles—or, one day, Prince William—to bestow it anew.
But Anne’s public support for Charlotte, delivered with clarity and conviction, has already shifted the conversation. "Charlotte embodies the spirit of service," she said. And with those words, she sketched the outline of a monarchy led increasingly by women of purpose.
More Than Duty: A Family Moment
As moving as the public ceremony was, those watching closely noticed the smaller details. William, visibly proud, exchanged a glance with his aunt that spoke of gratitude and respect. Catherine reached for Charlotte’s hand, steadying her in the moment. Even George, normally playful, sat in uncharacteristic stillness, absorbing the weight of what had just been said.
And then there was Charlotte herself—her fingers brushing the sapphire brooch, her lips forming the quiet words, “thank you.”
It was not pomp that defined the day. It was intimacy. A family, bound by history yet profoundly human, navigating love and legacy in front of the world.
The Brooch as Symbol
That sapphire brooch was not chosen lightly. Queen Victoria wore it during some of the most turbulent years of her reign. Sapphires have long symbolized wisdom, loyalty, and resilience—qualities Anne has personified in her decades of service. To place it in Charlotte’s care was to anchor her in that lineage, a reminder that strength does not shout; it endures.
A Bridge Between Eras
Anne’s gesture was more than sentimental. It was revolutionary in its quiet way. For centuries, royal women have walked a narrower path, their influence often ceremonial. Anne broke that mold with sheer stamina, carrying out more engagements than almost anyone else in the family, year after year.
By endorsing Charlotte, she is laying a foundation for a monarchy that values women not for the tiaras they wear but for the responsibilities they shoulder. It is a passing of the torch—but also a rewriting of the script.
What Comes Next
Charlotte’s journey is just beginning. For now, she is still a child—school, hobbies, ballet classes, and laughter filling her days. But the seeds have been planted. With her mother’s steady guidance, her father’s pride, and now her great-aunt’s blessing, she carries a mantle larger than herself.
Royal historians speculate that Anne’s private letter may one day be made public—perhaps when Charlotte turns 18, or if she is formally granted the Princess Royal title. If revealed, it could become a document of extraordinary significance: the personal voice of a woman who redefined royal duty, guiding the next generation in her own words.
Why It Resonates
For many in Britain and beyond, especially those who watched Queen Elizabeth’s reign with reverence, this story touches something universal. It is about the bittersweet act of passing on a legacy. It is about the pride and ache of watching a child grow. It is about the quiet hope that the next generation will not just carry the crown but carry it better.
Anne’s choice of Charlotte is not just royal business. It is human truth. We all want to know the values we lived for will survive us. We all long to pass something on—a story, a gesture, a reminder that we mattered.
And so, the image remains: Princess Charlotte, clutching a sapphire once worn by Victoria, eyes shining as Anne’s words linger in the air. It is not just the end of one era. It is the beginning of another.
