A royal historian has shed new light on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private feelings about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, suggesting the monarch viewed their relationship with significant apprehension. According to accounts from the Queen’s inner circle, she reportedly described Harry’s introduction to the American actress as a “complete catastrophe.”
The historian’s account, based on conversations with a member of the royal household, indicates that while the Duchess of Sussex was initially seen as charming and intelligent, her demeanor reportedly shifted after the couple’s 2017 engagement. The Queen is said to have become “very worried” by what was perceived as a “bossy” attitude.
This perspective contrasts with the public image of a warm relationship between the monarch and the couple before their 2020 departure from royal duties and her subsequent passing. The reports suggest the Queen saw through allegations of bullying within the institution, a claim the couple has made in the past.
In the final months of her life, the monarch was reportedly regretful about how the situation had unfolded. Since moving to the United States, the Duke and Duchess have publicly discussed their reasons for leaving, citing a lack of protection from the institution and problematic dealings with the press. They have alleged a system where negative stories are managed by trading information about different members of the family.
