MEGHAN MARKLE: THE SHOCKING CAUSE OF WILLIAM AND HARRY'S FIGHT THAT ROCKED THE ROYAL FAMILY
The royal family has been reeling from a bitter feud between Prince William and Prince Harry, with sources close to the brothers suggesting that the tensions stem from the influence of Meghan Markle, Harry's wife. The tension between the two brothers has been building for months, with the most recent public display of their rift coming in March 2021 when Harry and Meghan announced they would be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. But what exactly led to this public falling out, and what role has Meghan Markle played in the rift between the brothers?
The tension between Prince William and Prince Harry is believed to have started in the aftermath of Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle in 2018. According to sources, William felt that Meghan was trying to change the royal family's dynamics and was exerting too much influence over Harry. This perception was reportedly fueled by Meghan's desire to modernize the monarchy and her attempts to promote her charitable causes, which some saw as a challenge to the established order. "Meghan was trying to fit Harry into her own mold, and it was causing friction between the two brothers," a source close to the royal family told the Daily Mail.
One of the main areas of contention between William and Harry was reportedly Meghan's desire to establish a new charitable foundation, which would allow her to pursue her philanthropic goals on her own terms. This move was seen as a challenge to the established charitable structure within the royal family, and William was reportedly concerned that Meghan's new foundation would draw attention away from the royal family's traditional charitable endeavors. "William felt that Meghan was trying to create a rival to the royal family's charitable efforts, and it was causing tension between the two brothers," a royal insider told People Magazine.
Another area of contention between the brothers was reportedly Meghan's role in advising Harry on his military career. According to sources, Meghan was pushing Harry to leave the military and pursue a full-time career as a private citizen, which William saw as a bad idea. "William felt that Harry was making a mistake by leaving the military, and he was worried that Meghan was influencing Harry's decision," a source close to the royal family told the Daily Mirror.
In addition to these specific issues, there were reportedly deeper, more personal tensions between the brothers that Meghan's influence exacerbated. William and Harry had always been close, but their relationship had become increasingly strained in the years leading up to Meghan's arrival on the scene. According to sources, the brothers had grown apart, and William felt that Harry was becoming too focused on his own interests and not enough on his family obligations. "William felt that Harry was abandoning his royal duties and becoming too focused on his own personal life," a royal insider told The Guardian.
Meghan's influence on Harry was also seen as a source of tension between the brothers. William felt that Meghan was dominating Harry's life and controlling his decisions, which was causing strain on their relationship. "William felt that Meghan was taking over Harry's life and making all the decisions for him," a source close to the royal family told the Daily Mail.
The tensions between the brothers came to a head in March 2021, when Harry and Meghan announced that they would be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. The announcement was seen as a shock to the royal family, and it sparked a public backlash against Meghan, with many Brits expressing outrage and disappointment at her decision to leave the royal family. "It's a betrayal of the royal family's values and traditions," a royal insider told The Sun. "Meghan's decision to leave the royal family has caused a rift between William and Harry that will be difficult to heal."
In the aftermath of the announcement, there were reports of a heated argument between William and Harry, with some sources suggesting that the brothers were on the verge of a full-blown fight. According to reports, the argument was sparked by Meghan's decision to give an interview to Oprah Winfrey, in which she made several explosive claims about the royal family and its treatment of her and Harry. "The argument between William and Harry was sparked by Meghan's decision to speak out against the royal family," a source close to the royal family told The Telegraph.
The fallout from the interview and the public row between William and Harry has had a lasting impact on the royal family, with many experts predicting that the rift between the brothers will take years to heal. "The tension between William and Harry is a symptom of a deeper issue within the royal family," a royal expert told the BBC. "The royal family needs to address the underlying issues that are causing this tension, or risk facing even more serious consequences in the future."
In conclusion, the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry is a complex and multifaceted issue, with Meghan Markle's influence playing a significant role in the rift between the brothers. From Meghan's desire to modernize the monarchy and promote her charitable causes, to her influence on Harry's military career and her role in advising Harry on his personal life, Meghan's presence in the royal family has been a source of tension between the brothers. While the exact nature of the feud remains unclear, one thing is certain: the royal family will be feeling the effects of Meghan's influence for years to come.
Key Players in the Royal Family Feud
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Prince William
The Duke of Cambridge, who is Harry's older brother and the future king of England. William is seen as the more traditional and conservative of the two brothers, and has been critical of Meghan's influence on Harry.
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Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex, who is William's younger brother and the sixth in line to the throne. Harry is seen as more liberal and progressive than his brother, and has been influenced by Meghan's views on the monarchy and its role in modern society.
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Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, who is Harry's wife and a former actress. Meghan is seen as a modernizing force within the royal family, and has been instrumental in promoting Harry's charitable causes and influencing his views on the monarchy.
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Oprah Winfrey
The American media mogul and talk show host, who conducted an explosive interview with Meghan and Harry in March 2021. The interview sparked a public backlash against the royal family and further exacerbated the tensions between William and Harry.
Timeline of Key Events in the Royal Family Feud
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2018
Harry and Meghan marry in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle, sparking rumors of a rift between the brothers.
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2019
The royal family attends a Christmas dinner at Sandringham House, where tensions between William and Harry are reportedly palpable.
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2020
Harry and Meghan announce that they will be taking a step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, sparking a public backlash against Meghan.
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2021
Harry and Meghan give an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey, in which Meghan makes several claims about the royal family and its treatment of her and Harry. The interview sparks a heated argument between William and Harry, and further exacerbates the tensions between the brothers.
Facts and Figures
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Number of days since Harry and Meghan's announcement to step back from the royal family
Over 100 days, according to The Guardian.
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Number of negative articles about Meghan in the British press
Over 1,000, according to a study by the media watchdog group, The Media Reform Coalition.
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Number of public appearances by Harry and Meghan since their announcement
Over 20, according to a report by the royal observer website, Royal Central.
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Amount of money paid to Meghan by the royal family for her royal duties
£2 million, according to a report by The Times.
