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Queen Elizabeth Was Wary of Meghan Markle: Book
2 Apr
Summary
- Queen Elizabeth II reportedly viewed Meghan Markle as an opportunist early on.
- A palace aide noted the Queen was skeptical of Meghan's public relations skills.
- Prince Harry believed royal family reservations stemmed from Meghan being American.
A new book claims Queen Elizabeth II harbored early concerns about Meghan Markle, viewing her as an "opportunist" with advanced public relations skills. A palace aide reportedly stated the Queen was wary of Meghan from their initial meetings. These revelations shed light on the dynamics leading to Harry and Meghan's departure from senior royal roles.
Prince Harry has suggested that his family's initial reservations were influenced by Meghan being an American actress. He believed their surprise at his relationship was compounded by preconceptions about Hollywood. The book also touches upon Prince Harry's feelings of being a "lesser royal" compared to his brother, Prince William, and includes unsubstantiated staff speculation regarding Harry's parentage.
Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September 2022 at the age of 96, was reportedly deeply disappointed by the couple's decision to step down. However, she remained publicly supportive of them. Meghan Markle herself had described the Queen as "wonderful," "warm," and "welcoming" in a previous interview.
