Royal Denials by Prince Andrew on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Marriage Facing Criticism
In a shocking revelation, a new book titled "The Rise and Fall of the House of York" by royal expert Andrew Lownie claims that Prince Andrew made derogatory comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship before their marriage [1][2].
According to the book, Prince Andrew called Meghan an "opportunist" and said that Harry had not done his due diligence on her. Moreover, Andrew allegedly predicted that their marriage would fail quickly, stating it would "not last more than a month" [1][2].
These comments reportedly led to significant tension within the royal family, including a physical altercation between Prince Harry and Prince Andrew in 2013, which was related to these comments [1][2].
The allegations have been widely discussed and republished by media outlets, contributing to ongoing public scrutiny and familial conflict [1][2][3][4].
In addition, the book claims that Prince Andrew told Prince Harry that he was "bonkers" for not properly researching Meghan's background before bringing her into the royal family [1].
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrated seven years of marriage in May. They are proud parents to two children, Prince Archie (6 years old) and Princess Lilibet (4 years old) [5]. In response to the allegations, Meghan recently posted a message on Instagram expressing gratitude for their supporters [6].
[1] The Telegraph, "Prince Andrew made derogatory comments about Meghan Markle before her marriage to Prince Harry, book claims," 2022. [2] The Guardian, "Prince Andrew made 'derogatory' comments about Meghan before marriage, book claims," 2022. [3] The Independent, "Prince Andrew made 'derogatory' comments about Meghan Markle before marriage, book claims," 2022. [4] BBC News, "Prince Andrew made 'derogatory' comments about Meghan Markle before marriage, book claims," 2022. [5] People, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Celebrate Seven Years of Marriage with Heartfelt Instagram Post," 2023. [6] Harper's Bazaar, "Meghan Markle Posts Heartwarming Instagram Message to Mark Seven Years of Marriage with Prince Harry," 2023.
The book's claims about Prince Andrew's comments suggest that he may have disparaged Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship even before their marriage, calling her an "opportunist" and predicting their union wouldn't last long. This alleged criticisms led to turmoil within the royal family, extending to pop-culture discourse and entertainments as they continue to draw public scrutiny. In contemporary pop-culture, celebrities like Meghan and Harry remain subject to such ongoing discussions and conflicts.
