Queen Elizabeth was deeply troubled by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship in her final months, claims royal insider
Queen Elizabeth II
was reportedly far less optimistic about
Prince Harry
and
Meghan Markle
's relationship behind closed doors. In the final months of her life, the Queen is said to have expressed serious concerns about the couple's marriage and its impact on the monarchy, according to a royal author and insider sources.
Concerns Voiced in Private
As per RadarOnline, although Harry and Meghan have often spoken fondly of their relationship with the late monarch, insiders now suggest that Queen Elizabeth had strong reservations about the couple. Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith claimed the Queen spoke candidly about her misgivings in private, describing Harry meeting Meghan as a 'complete catastrophe.' These remarks reportedly came during an informal gathering at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, just weeks before her passing in September 2022.
Guests present during one of the Queen's final social evenings said she was uncharacteristically blunt when discussing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. One source recalled her saying she felt the situation was deeply regrettable, especially given her declining health at the time.
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Early Doubts Before the Wedding
Doubts about the relationship allegedly began well before the couple's wedding in May 2018. The Queen is believed to have viewed Harry as emotionally vulnerable and overly influenced by Meghan. According to one of her close relatives, there was a general sense within the family that Meghan had orchestrated the relationship to suit her own ambitions. The Queen reportedly remarked that Harry was 'besotted and weak,' which fueled her concern that he had rushed into the marriage without full awareness of the consequences.
The Megxit Fallout
Tensions between the couple and the
royal family
only escalated in the years that followed. In 2020, Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to California. Queen Elizabeth attempted to mediate the situation, hoping to find a solution that would keep the couple within the fold. However, Harry and Meghan chose to proceed with their departure, citing a desire for financial independence and relief from relentless media scrutiny.
Their subsequent 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey further deepened the rift. In the interview, the couple shared allegations of racism within the royal family and spoke of Meghan's struggles with mental health — claims that reverberated around the world and put Buckingham Palace under significant pressure.
In her final months, Queen Elizabeth is said to have reflected on how events had unfolded. While she publicly maintained a message of love and support — once stating that Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie would always remain beloved family members — those close to her say she was saddened by the fallout and the choices made by the couple.
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