Harry: Charles Bonded with Meghan Over Music

In his memoir "Spare," Prince Harry detailed a surprising connection between King Charles and Meghan Markle, forged over a shared love for classical music. Ahead of their May 2018 wedding, Charles played various orchestral pieces for the couple at Clarence House. Harry recalled his father's enthusiasm for Beethoven and Meghan's fondness for Chopin, noting how the music soothed her dogs.

Harry observed that his father became "boyish" and displayed qualities he rarely saw in Meghan's presence. He found solace in seeing Charles treat Meghan with the respect befitting a princess, especially as she faced negative press.

Conversely, Harry recounted that his brother, Prince William, had "concerns" about his marriage to Meghan. While William never explicitly advised against the marriage, he suggested it would be "really hard" for Harry, potentially foreseeing the intense scrutiny from the British press.

The Duke also mentioned Prince William's suggestion to avoid traditional wedding venues like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. The couple ultimately chose St. George's Chapel for their May 19, 2018, wedding. Notably, Harry claimed William and Princess Catherine altered place cards at the reception to sit separately, contrary to the couple's wish for spouses to be seated together.