Meghan Markle’s Strained Relationship with the Royal Family: A Look Behind the Headlines

Since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has been at the center of numerous conflicts with the royal family and palace staff.

However, a new book by Valentin Lowe, titled “The Hidden Power Behind the Crown,” reveals that these tensions actually started long before the couple said their vows.

According to courtiers, the Suits actress often used Harry's affections to her advantage, employing ultimatums and threats to get her way.

One incident highlighted in the book is Meghan's reported frustration over a Vanity Fair headline from October 2017.

The cover read, “She's just wild about Harry.”

Meghan pointed out that the phrase was a song performed by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in the 1939 film Babes in Arms, where Rooney appeared in Blackface.

She believed that the headline had been deliberately chosen as a personal attack on her.

Despite the article being positive, Meghan expressed her unhappiness with how it was handled and sought to place blame on others.

An insider revealed that Meghan disliked almost everything about the story, from the photographs to the focus on Harry rather than herself.

She and Harry even tried to have the headline changed online, as they believed it was racially motivated.

Meghan's anger was so intense that she considered firing their public relations executive, Kayleigh Thomas, over the situation.

However, this incident drew criticism from Blind Item 1 on Crazy Days and Nights, which questioned Meghan's understanding of the song's origins and its connection to African American culture.

Royal fans also weighed in on the news, with some suggesting that Meghan's true concern was not the alleged racism but rather the fact that the headline focused more on Harry.

Others pointed out that similar headlines were used in the past when Princess Diana left the hospital after giving birth to Harry.

This led to speculation that Meghan wanted to be connected to Diana in any way possible.

The book by Valentin Lowe also sheds light on the deteriorating relationship between the Sussexes and palace staff.

Sam Cohen, Sussex's private secretary, reportedly expressed concerns to the palace about the duty of care the institution had shown them amidst strained relationships.

Cohen allegedly stressed the importance of demonstrating effective steps taken by the palace to maintain harmony, should things go wrong with Harry and Meghan.

By the time Meghan gave her interview to Oprah Winfrey, it seemed that the palace had lost the argument over their duty of care.

The Duchess discussed her mental health struggles, which seemingly erased all the support the palace had provided.

Instead, she focused on the times the organization had failed her.

Meghan claimed that she had sought help from a senior figure within the institution, only to be told it wouldn't be beneficial for the institution itself.

This revelation raised questions about why Harry didn't turn to his own family for assistance.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's conflicts with the royal family and palace staff have been ongoing for years.

The new book by Valentin Lowe uncovers the underlying tensions that existed even before her marriage to Prince Harry.

From using ultimatums to her advantage to her frustrations over media headlines, Meghan's journey within the royal family has been far from smooth.

The book also highlights the strained relationship between the Sussexes and palace staff, with concerns raised about the duty of care provided by the institution.

It remains clear that Meghan's mental health struggles played a significant role in their decision to step back from royal duties.