Prince Harry’s Lavish Christening Gift for Prince Louis Reportedly Destroyed by Meghan Markle

Prince Harry took his role as an uncle seriously when Prince Louis was born, going above and beyond to present him with an extravagant £8,000 christening gift.

However, it seems that the young royal has yet to enjoy this lavish present, as reports suggest that Meghan Markle accidentally tore it.

According to The Sun, Prince Harry purchased a first edition copy of Winnie the Pooh for Prince Louis, which held significant sentimental value as it had ties to his late mother, Princess Diana.

A close friend revealed that one of Harry's most cherished childhood memories was his mother reading him bedtime stories.

She had a deep love for the classic tales, and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they grow older.

Initially, Harry intended to acquire Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass, which was priced at £24,000.

However, he ultimately decided that Winnie the Pooh would be more fitting as a first-time gift.

While Robinson Crusoe was William's favorite book, Harry had a strong affinity for all things A.

A. Milne.

The Duke of Sussex reportedly purchased the 1926 first edition of A.

A. Milne's book, which had an initial print run of 30,000 copies, from Peter Harrington in London.

Royal expert Phil Dampierre commended Harry for his thoughtful gift to Louis.

Nevertheless, he expressed his belief that Meghan Markle may have unintentionally damaged the precious book before Louis had the opportunity to read it.

According to a source close to the palace staff, Meghan's jealousy towards Princess Catherine's children is well-known.

In fact, she allegedly bullied Charlotte at a wedding and even made Kate cry shortly after Louis' christening.

The same source revealed that it was cruel of Meghan to purposely damage multiple pages of this expensive book.

It was a meaningful gift from Harry to his nephew, and it appears that his wife managed to sneak into the Welles' room at Kensington Palace to carry out the act.

It is worth noting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle resided in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace after their wedding in 2018.

Meanwhile, Kensington Palace serves as the official London residence for Prince William, Kate, and their children.

This revelation adds to the ongoing reports that Prince Harry's autonomy has been limited due to the influence of his wife, Meghan Markle, and mother-in-law, Doria.

A well-informed royal insider disclosed that the Duke was compelled to include controversial chapters about senior members of the royal family in his debut memoir, Spare, by individuals he blindly trusted.

Although the source did not disclose the identities of those who influenced Harry, they emphasized that the Duke is now facing significant pressure to write another book.

In his previous publication, released in January of last year, Harry shared private moments from his royal life, including details about a physical altercation between himself and William at Kensington.

In a subsequent interview, the Duke admitted that he deliberately omitted certain anecdotes about his father and brother, fearing that they would never forgive him if he revealed them.

The same source suggested that Harry, who is currently facing financial difficulties following his departure from royal duties in 2020, may make a significant decision to overcome this crisis.