Meghan Markle stands accused of harboring deep envy towards her sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, and of instigating disturbances within the royal family.
Reports suggest that she may have significantly disrupted Prince Harry's relationships with key royal figures, including Princess Catherine, the Duke of Sussex. Prior to Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from their royal duties, Prince Harry and Princess Catherine were known to share a close bond.
However, the dynamics shifted after the couple's departure and their subsequent public disclosures through interviews, a Netflix documentary, and Harry's memoir. Recently, a royal commentator speculated that Meghan's actions might have strained Harry's relationship with Catherine, despite her previous approval of his past girlfriends.
In the past, Harry's romantic interests were reportedly met and vetted by Catherine, showcasing a close relationship akin to siblings. However, Meghan's entrance into the fold seemingly disrupted this dynamic. According to Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, and author of "My Mother and I," Meghan's presence was perceived as disruptive compared to Harry's previous relationships.
The once-close relationship between Harry and Catherine took a turn after Meghan and Harry's wedding in 2018. Seward suggested that Meghan's feelings of envy and jealousy towards Catherine might have contributed to this shift. Meghan's expectations for Catherine to unconditionally support her during her struggles in the royal family, given their shared outsider status, were not met, leading to further tension.
Meghan's public relations team has adamantly defended her actions, asserting that Meghan feels no remorse regarding her relationship with Catherine. Instead, Meghan believes that Catherine should have been her staunch ally within the royal family, given their similar backgrounds. Despite recent developments such as Catherine's health issues, Meghan sees no immediate path to reconciliation, viewing the relationship as irreparably damaged. Furthermore, Meghan refuses to entertain the notion of reconciling solely due to Catherine's illness, maintaining that Catherine should apologize for her perceived wrongdoings first.
Observers note that Meghan's behavior towards Catherine contrasts sharply with her refusal of assistance from other royal figures, including Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Meghan's apparent fixation on Catherine as the target of her envy and resentment is evident, despite Catherine's personal responsibilities as a mother and royal figure. Meghan's conduct towards Catherine, including reported insults towards palace staff and members of the royal family, paints a picture of deep-seated animosity that may prove challenging to resolve.
