Unveiling the unexpected happenings in Meghan Markle's marital residence after her marriage to Prince Harry.
In the early days of her royal life, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, found herself feeling belittled within the Royal Family. This perception was largely due to the modest accommodations she and Prince Harry shared at Nottingham Cottage, a small residence within the grounds of Kensington Palace.
According to royal author Tom Quinn, Meghan felt that the small size of Nottingham Cottage was a deliberate reflection of the Royal Family's low regard for Prince Harry. This belief was compounded by the sense that palace staff treated Harry as less central than his brother, Prince William, reinforcing her feeling of secondary status for Harry.
Quinn notes that Meghan, coming from a different background, did not understand the Royal Family's disregard for houses and material possessions. She was accustomed to a different lifestyle, and the modesty of Nottingham Cottage stood out as a symbol of Harry's perceived diminished status within the family.
This issue was among the early sources of friction for Meghan within royal life, highlighting broader tensions tied to Harry’s place in the family and Meghan’s outsider perspective on royal norms.
Fast forward to the present, Prince Harry, Meghan, and their son, Prince Archie, have settled in California. The couple publicly shared their grievances against the Royal Family on television, alleging showcases of racism towards their son.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the Royal Family in 2020, seeking a life of independence and privacy. They welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in California, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Despite the challenges they faced, the Royal Family, according to Tom Quinn, takes houses and material possessions for granted due to their long-standing wealth. This disconnect in perspectives may have contributed to the struggles Meghan and Harry experienced within the Royal Family.
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Meghan Markle, used to a different lifestyle, found Nottingham Cottage's modesty a symbol of Prince Harry's perceived diminished status within the royal family, and the Royal Family's seemingly casual attitude towards houses and material possessions was a stark contrast to Meghan's perspective. In the present, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in their public statements, have alluded to instances of racism towards their son from the Royal Family, further highlighting the disparities in their backgrounds and attitudes.
