### Meghan Markle’s Past Resurfaces: The Yacht Girl Rumors and Tensions with Harry’s Friends

A recently unearthed photograph of Meghan Markle has stirred the pot once again, reigniting old rumors and sparking a frenzy of conspiracy theories online.

The image, which captures a candid moment between Meghan and Tom Inskip—affectionately known as “Skippy”—has led to allegations that Meghan may have initially caught Prince Harry's attention through his best friend during her time as a yacht girl.

Social media is ablaze with claims that Tom met Meghan before Harry did, raising eyebrows about whether his early skepticism about their relationship contributed to his eventual distancing from Harry's inner circle.

The snapshot, taken at Glastonbury in 2013, shows Meghan and Tom sharing a friendly moment, while Harry was also present at the festival with his then-girlfriend, Chrissie de Bonas.

From the beginning, it seems Meghan didn't quite fit the mold expected by Harry's Etonian friends.

In the book “Revenge – Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors,” British biographer Tom Bower paints a picture of Meghan's introduction to Harry's social circle as anything but smooth.

Reports indicate that during a shooting weekend at Sandringham, the atmosphere turned tense when Meghan boldly confronted guests about sensitive topics like sexism, feminism, and transgender rights.

Harry's friends, who were anticipating a weekend filled with light-hearted banter and drinks, found themselves on the defensive as Meghan challenged their views.

Instead of the jovial spirit they hoped for, they encountered a serious and unyielding demeanor from her, which left them feeling uneasy.

By the end of the weekend, they were texting each other, expressing their disbelief and concern for Harry's choice in a partner.

Adding to the tension, Bower recounts how Meghan's perceived aloofness continued during a trip to Jamaica for Tom and Skippy's wedding in 2017.

While Harry traveled economy class from London, Meghan arrived in style on a friend's private jet from Toronto, further alienating her from Harry's close-knit friends.

Her reluctance to engage with the group only deepened the divide, as her critiques of the wedding festivities didn't help either.

The biography “Finding Freedom,” authored by Omid Scobie and Caroline Durand, sheds further light on the fallout between Tom Inskip and Harry following the wedding.

Inskip reportedly felt sidelined and hurt by the rapid pace of Harry's relationship with Meghan, questioning whether they should live together before taking the plunge into marriage.

This concern, though well-intentioned, only exacerbated the tensions within their friend group.

As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Inskip's worries reflected a broader sentiment among some of Harry's friends—that Meghan had fundamentally changed him.

During a brunch gathering, Inskip voiced his disappointment over losing his friend to Meghan's influence, lamenting the shift in Harry's priorities since they started dating.

It's fascinating to see how a simple photograph can unravel so many layers of complexity in relationships.

The resurfacing of Meghan's past and the revelations about her interactions with Harry's friends paint a picture of a woman who, despite her glamorous exterior, faced significant scrutiny and resistance from those closest to Harry.

As these stories continue to circulate, one can't help but wonder how much of this narrative is shaped by jealousy or bias.