According to sources close to Buckingham Palace, before her death, Queen Elizabeth issued a secret directive ordering Britain's Secret Service Agency MI5 to investigate and potentially prosecute Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for theft of royal property.
In 2020, Harry and Meghan shocked the world by announcing their decision to step back from their roles as senior working royals, a move that came to be known as "Megxit." Officially, the couple cited their desire for more privacy and financial independence. However, behind the scenes, the situation was far more complicated. Sources indicate that the Queen felt deeply betrayed by Harry and Meghan's actions, as they announced their decision without consulting her properly and seemed determined to commercialize the royal family’s name and image for personal gain.
The tension and distrust only escalated in the following months. Harry and Meghan secured deals with Netflix and Spotify without royal approval, further straining their relationship with the family. The situation reached a boiling point with their 2021 Oprah interview, where they made shocking allegations of racism and neglect against unnamed royal family members. This interview severely damaged Harry’s relationship with his family, especially with his brother William and father Charles.
In this context of broken trust and resentment, the Queen reportedly instructed MI5 to conduct a covert audit of all property, gifts, and heirlooms still in Harry and Meghan's possession that rightfully belonged to the crown and the wider royal family. The audit aimed to identify items such as jewelry, artwork, and other valuables given to Meghan as a royal or inherited by Harry from Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.
Sources claim that the audit uncovered evidence suggesting that, despite returning some high-profile items, Harry and Meghan had retained several significant artifacts without permission when they relocated to America. The allegedly retained items included rare historic portraits of former monarchs, priceless tiaras and jewels, private family letters and heirlooms, and even the personal diaries of the late Princess Diana.
With this evidence in hand, the Queen is said to have signed a confidential decree ordering MI5 to gather additional intelligence on the whereabouts of the stolen items. If these items could not be returned voluntarily, Harry and Meghan would face the threat of criminal charges for theft upon their next visit to the UK. The Queen saw this as the only way to hold them publicly accountable and recover valuables she viewed as rightfully belonging to the British people and the monarchy.
Tragically, the Queen passed away shortly after approving this directive, leaving King Charles to decide whether to follow through on his mother’s final wishes or quietly bury the issue to avoid further tarnishing the royal family's already damaged public image. Both choices carry significant risks and consequences. Ignoring the directive could undermine the authority and deterrent power of the crown, while pursuing criminal charges might cast the royals in a negative light, appearing overbearing and vindictive towards Harry, especially as republican sentiment gains strength among younger Britons.
Some experts believe King Charles might attempt a middle path, using Britain’s global intelligence apparatus to trace the missing items covertly and negotiate their return through confidential back channels, avoiding a messy public prosecution that could cause irreversible damage to the Crown's reputation. However, this discreet approach also carries risks if Harry and Meghan remain uncooperative or consider themselves above royal protocol after severing formal ties.
Complicating matters further is the impending release of Harry's memoir, which promises to reveal the definitive account of his experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons. Depending on how candid Harry is in airing more royal secrets, this could further influence public perception and the monarchy’s next steps.
