Concerns were reportedly raised by senior members of the monarchy regarding the integration of a new member into the family structure prior to the 2018 wedding. According to accounts from those close to the situation, there were early signs of friction between the established working royals and the incoming spouse.
A family member, who maintained regular contact with the monarch, revealed that there were significant worries about how the dynamic between the couples was developing. The source indicated that the relationship between the two pairs was not progressing smoothly, with particular attention drawn to the interaction between the women.
The situation became more visible during a joint public appearance several months before the wedding ceremony. During this engagement, when questioned about potential disagreements between the couples, one senior royal acknowledged their existence with a laugh, while another attempted to characterize them as constructive differences. However, the more senior royal maintained a serious tone, suggesting the matters remained unresolved.
Further accounts suggest there were reservations about the authenticity of the relationship from its earliest stages. The family member expressed concern that one party might be particularly vulnerable in romantic relationships, while questioning whether the other was genuinely motivated by affection. There were suggestions that the relationship might have been strategically orchestrated rather than developing organically.
Written accounts from one participant describe additional sources of tension, including differences in social customs during initial meetings. The more informal greeting style of the incoming member reportedly created discomfort for the more reserved senior royals. Another incident involved a comment about postpartum recovery that was perceived as overstepping social boundaries, leading to a sharp exchange between the women.
When this incident was later addressed by the senior royal, it reportedly resulted in a confrontational moment where the incoming member firmly rejected what they perceived as accusatory behavior. These accumulated tensions ultimately preceded the decision by the couple to step back from their official duties within the royal household two years after their marriage.
