Meghan Markle is reportedly fuming over her husband, Prince Harry's frequent travels with none other than Beth Harry.
Beth, a former actress turned charity coordinator, seems to be accompanying Harry with the regularity of a loyal sidekick in a superhero movie. Their jet-setting friendship has sparked numerous eyebrow-raising reactions. First, there was their trip to Loo; then they were seen together in the UK, Singapore, and Germany. Imagine if Prince William were flying across three continents with any woman other than Catherine—the internet would almost certainly explode. Yet, when it's Harry, the collective response appears to be more of a shrug than a scandal.
So, who exactly is Beth Harry? Her background is quite intriguing. In 2016, Kensington Palace hired her as an events manager for the Royal Foundation during the time when Harry, Meghan, William, and Catherine were still working together as the so-called "Fab Four." After Meghan and Harry separated from the foundation in 2018, Beth made a notable decision to follow the Sussexes, showcasing her loyalty to the couple. In her early career as an actress, Beth went by the name Beth Anclay and even played a stripper on a Channel 4 soap spin-off. She also modeled in PVC bodysuits and strutted her stuff in various photoshoots. Today, she's advising charities and maintaining close ties to royalty, which has undoubtedly caught the public's attention.
Beth’s professional loyalty to the Sussexes has been unwavering. After Meghan and Harry relocated to the U.S., Beth, along with Clare Lirwin, another former palace staffer, was one of the first to join the freelancers working on their charitable projects. Together, Beth and Clare co-founded HurleLen, a partnership aimed at connecting influential people and organizations to worthy causes, with Meghan and Harry among their notable clients. Beth has been seen by Harry’s side at several events, most recently at the Invictus Games in Germany, where she was spotted chatting with him in the stands and cheering on the competitors. She has positioned herself as a close confidante to Harry, raising questions about the nature of their relationship.
Earlier this year, Beth was also present when Harry took an exhilarating bobsled ride in Whistler, Canada. It’s easy to see why Meghan might be less than thrilled about all of this. Meghan is well-known for her meticulous control over her public image, ensuring every detail of their lives is carefully curated. She projects a picture-perfect image, and Beth—beautiful, independent, and with a somewhat questionable past in the tabloids—traveling the world with her husband likely doesn’t fit into that narrative. If Meghan had her way, Harry’s inner circle would probably exclude any woman who doesn’t meet her exact specifications. Yet, for reasons that remain unclear, the gossip mills have seemingly overlooked Beth’s presence by Harry's side.
It’s hard to imagine the same indifference if William were in a similar situation. The public outrage would likely reach fever pitch, with the internet abuzz with rumors and scandal. However, Harry seems to glide through these situations without as much as a ripple of controversy. It’s almost as if Meghan’s well-oiled public relations machine is working overtime to keep things quiet. Rumors about Harry’s supposed alliances with other women have emerged before, but nothing has ever stuck. There's a growing sentiment that the real scandal would be if Beth decided to break ties with Harry, much like his former flames Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas.
After all, a respectable woman wouldn’t engage in an affair with a married man, right? And if she did, the judgment would fall on her as much as it would on Harry. With Meghan’s tight control over her narrative, it’s hard to believe she would allow someone like Beth to fly under the radar. While the American media loves a juicy scandal, Meghan’s PR team is highly efficient at shutting down or spinning unfavorable press in their favor. Nevertheless, Beth’s presence continues to stir the pot, leaving many wondering if Meghan has indeed let something slip through the cracks despite her best efforts to maintain control over the Sussexes' public image.
