Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth Clash Ahead of Royal Wedding: New Book Reveals Tensions

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth reportedly clashed during the planning process for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, according to a new book by royal expert Katie Nicholl.

In her upcoming book titled The New Royals, Nicholl delves into the relationship between Meghan and the Queen, shedding light on their differences.

One incident mentioned in the book involves the monarch scolding Meghan during a menu tasting for her wedding at Windsor Castle.

The Queen allegedly walked in and reprimanded Meghan, saying, “Meghan, in this family we don't speak to people like that.”

Apart from the clash during the wedding preparations, there was also controversy surrounding Meghan's decision not to travel to Balmoral Castle on the day of the Queen's death.

This decision reportedly caused an argument among members of the royal family and led to delays in specially chartered flights to Scotland.

While senior members of the family rushed to Scotland following news of the Queen's ill health, Meghan chose to remain at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate.

The decision for Meghan to stay close to London while Prince Harry traveled to Balmoral was allegedly made by King Charles, which sparked tensions within the family.

Royal commentator Cameron Walker revealed on Daily Express Royal Roundup that the decision for Meghan to stay in Windsor had led to conflicts among key members of the royal family.

Walker stated, “From reports, it points to the fact that now King Charles thought it was inappropriate, perhaps, for the Duchess of Sussex to be there.

That caused an argument and, therefore, a delay in planes taking off.”

The spokesperson for the Sussexes had previously confirmed that both Prince Harry and Meghan would be traveling to the Queen's Scottish residence together, but the statement was later corrected to clarify that only Prince Harry would make the journey.

On the day of the Queen's death, Prince Harry was seen entering the gates of Balmoral Castle alone, while Prince William and the Queen's four children had arrived earlier.

Doctors expressed concerns for the monarch's health, prompting their early arrival.

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cambridge, now Princess of Wales, remained in Windsor to be with her three children during this difficult time.

The decision for Meghan not to join the other members of the Royal Family in their rush to the Queen's bedside in Scotland has not been officially addressed by Buckingham Palace.

Despite the reported tensions within the family, Prince Harry and Meghan made several public appearances during the ten-day mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II.

They joined the new Prince and Princess of Wales in Windsor to greet crowds of mourners, marking their first public appearance together in over two years.

Prince Harry played a prominent role in the royal ceremonies that followed, with Meghan also present during the procession of the Queen's coffin to Westminster Hall and the subsequent funeral service.

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Queen, Prince Harry expressed his gratitude for the cherished moments they shared.

He said, “Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings, from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.

You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.

And as it comes to first meetings, we now honor my father in his new role as King Charles III.”

The revelations from Nicholl's book provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics between Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth, highlighting the challenges they faced during the wedding preparations and the subsequent mourning period.

The tensions within the royal family shed light on the complexities of their relationships and the impact it had on their actions and decisions.