Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a falling out with the royal family, and how Elizabeth II reacted to it

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

The other day, millions of viewers around the world could watch the revelations of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on the air of the Oprah Winfrey show. There were many rumors around the program, but the Dukes of Sussex were very determined. They wanted, finally, to talk about what tormented them for many months. But simultaneously with the announcement of the upcoming interview in the UK media, accusations against Meghan Markle appeared, and an investigation was even launched.

Hunter or prey

Back in early March, British tabloids were full of messages about the accusations against Meghan Markle. In addition to being long considered guilty of Prince Harry leaving his family, falling out with her father and brother, this time the Duchess of Sussex was criticized for her attitude towards the royal staff.

Allegedly, during her life in the UK, Meghan Markle humiliated those who, according to their duty, had to help her. Judging by the press materials, at least three people suffered from moral pressure and threats from the wife of Prince Harry. Two of them, who served as personal assistants to the Duchess, were fired, and the reputation of the third person was damaged.

Then, in 2018, the staff complained about the inappropriate behavior of the Duchess almost every day, and an attempt to understand the situation led to the intervention of Prince Harry, at whose insistence the case was hushed up. Why did the story surface after three years?

The official representative of Meghan Markle said: the campaign against the prince's wife unfolded a few days before the release of the interview of the Dukes of Sussex with Oprah Winfrey, and its goal is nothing more than an attempt to discredit Meghan Markle in the eyes of the public. This alone can make people mistrust everything that will be said to an audience of two million.

And the viewers were able to make sure: not everything is so smooth in relations within the royal family of Great Britain. Meghan Markle is somewhat sympathetic. She herself, during a conversation with Oprah Winfrey, could not hold back her tears, recalling how she lived in the UK. Prince Harry said that the departure from the country was caused by his desire to protect his wife and son.

Scandalous interview

At first, only Megan Markle talked to Oprah Winfrey. She shared how difficult it was for her to enter the royal family, and how much pressure she felt. But Megan, for the sake of her love for the prince, was ready to endure any difficulties. She learned to hide her feelings, practically refused to communicate with friends.

The presenter was surprised by the fact that the real marriage of Megan and Harry took place three days before the official celebration. According to Meghan Markle, on this important day, she and Harry wanted to be just the two of them, to feel the unity with each other.

Becoming the first representative of the mixed race in the British royal family, Meghan Markle constantly experienced pressure from the press in her address, but at first hoped for protection. However, days went by, and nothing in relation to Megan changed. Then she realized that the protection of the institution of the monarchy was much more important than the safety of its individual members.

Prince Harry's wife felt completely defenseless. She didn't even have access to her own documents. After the wedding, she saw her passport, driver's licenses and keys only on the day when she and Prince Harry left for America.

The incessant pressure and attacks from the press led Megan to develop suicidal thoughts. She began to seriously think that she simply did not want to live anymore. And even her husband was afraid to admit what was happening to her. She sobbed, and the prince sat next to her and held her hand. He felt his helplessness and only understood: his life is forever connected with this woman, he is ready to be near under any circumstances. Harry even tried to ask for help for his wife, but was refused. The reluctance to give Meghan Markle the opportunity to see a psychologist was associated with the risk of damaging the family's reputation.

Later, Prince Harry noted: there is no need to confuse the royal family and the institution that governs the monarchy. And despite the fact that this story clearly traces the analogy with the tragedy of his mother, Lady Dee, he believes that he was able to turn the tide by leaving the royal family. The departure of the Dukes of Sussex was associated primarily with the desire to break out of the trap of the system.

The story of the spouses about the manifestations of racism in Great Britain in general and in the royal family in particular caused a special resonance. At the time when Meghan Markle wore her son under her heart, there were talks in the palace about the color of the future baby's skin, and Prince Harry was directly asked questions about it. The name of a family member who allowed herself such behavior, Meghan Markle did not name, for fear of harming her husband's relatives. But the assumption of the TV presenter that little Archie was deprived of his title and protection precisely because of race, the prince's wife did not refute.

But Megan and Harry noted: they have excellent relations with Elizabeth II. The prince often calls up with his grandmother via video link. But Harry's father refuses to communicate with his son after he decided to leave the royal family. Yes, and with Prince William today, he is divided by a whole abyss.

In the life of the Dukes of Sussex, now again, are not the best times. The British press continues to publish many not always true stories about Meghan Markle, but the couple no longer feel trapped. They live as they want, wait for the birth of their daughter and feel themselves able to overcome any hardships together. But they are definitely not going to return to the bosom of the royal family.

By the way, the Queen of Great Britain refused to sign a statement prepared by the press service regarding the interview of her grandson and his wife. After weighing and pondering everything, Elizabeth II expressed concern about the raised issues of racism, promised to consider everything in private and assured everyone that the Dukes of Sussex would always be beloved family members.

As you know, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, having renounced their duties as members of the royal family of Great Britain, settled for permanent residence in Los Angeles, where they moved back in March 2020. Now they have the right to choose what to do, how to raise their baby. and with whom to communicate, without causing any displeasure from the royal family.