The drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding keeps unraveling. Initially, we knew about Prince William’s frustration with Harry’s choice and a rumored spat between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton over bridesmaid dresses. However, new details suggest William might have stirred the pot even more, possibly to assert control over his brother’s life.
In Catherine, The Princess Of Wales: The Biography, author Robert Jobson reveals that tensions between William and Harry were so high that William made a move to undermine Meghan’s wedding plans. According to Jobson, William was concerned about Meghan wearing Princess Diana’s jewelry. Despite the public smiles and a beautiful wedding in May 2018, William’s private reservations led him to request assurances from the Queen that Meghan wouldn’t wear any of Diana’s pieces. His request was honored, but Meghan did wear Diana’s aquamarine cocktail ring and a Stella McCartney dress to the evening reception, which likely added fuel to the fire.
Despite getting what he wanted at the wedding, William’s actions seemed to only exacerbate the rift between him and Harry. The two brothers’ relationship had already soured, and this conflict continued long after the wedding. Jobson’s book suggests that William’s stance has effectively closed any door for Harry to return to royal duties, highlighting a deep-seated discord that predates Harry’s step back from royal life and persists to this day.
