In a revealing new book, royal commentator Robert Jobson recounts a moment between the late Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle that many might find surprising.
According to Jobson, the Queen was reportedly taken aback when Meghan chose to ignore her advice on adapting to royal life.
The book, titled Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, is set to hit the shelves on April 13 and features intriguing details about the inner workings of the royal family.
Jobson elaborates on an incident where the Queen suggested Meghan consult Sophie, the current Duchess of Edinburgh, for guidance as she navigated her new royal duties.
The Queen recognized that Sophie had been in a similar position after marrying Prince Edward and could provide valuable insights to Meghan.
However, Meghan reportedly made it quite clear that she preferred to make her own choices.
Jobson highlights her response, where she dismissed the suggestion, stating, “I’ve got Harry.” This reaction reportedly caught the Queen off guard, as it indicated a reluctance to engage with the royal family’s support system.
This isn’t the first time such revelations have surfaced.
Earlier, renowned royal broadcaster Gyles Brandreth shared similar sentiments on ITV’s Lorraine show.
He explained that Meghan felt comfortable relying solely on her husband, Prince Harry, for advice during her integration into royal life.
Brandreth recalled that the Queen had extended this mentorship idea because she understood the challenges of joining the royal family.
The Queen’s intention was to guide Meghan through a transition which, she felt, might not be easy for everyone.
“She said to Meghan, ‘You’re new to this.
Coming into the royal family is not easy for everybody,’” Brandreth recounted.
But Meghan’s firm stance to reject this guidance, instead asserting her dependency on Harry, further stirred public intrigue.
The Queen’s affection for Harry is well-known; she had a special fondness for him due to his humorous demeanor and spirited nature.
As expressed by Brandreth, the Queen was genuinely invested in the couple’s happiness and was enthusiastic about their relationship blossoming.
Sophie, reflecting on her own experience, commented on the family dynamic in the wake of Meghan and Harry’s departure from royal life.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, she underscored that the royal family makes considerable efforts to assist newcomers as they acclimatize.
“We all try to help any new members of the family,” Sophie noted, expressing her hopes for their ultimate happiness in their chosen paths.
This sentiment speaks volumes about the collaborative spirit among seasoned royals eager to lend a helping hand.
Moreover, the complexities of Meghan’s entry into the royal fold were brought to light during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix docuseries.
Meghan humorously recalled how bewildered she was when Harry asked her if she knew how to curtsy before meeting the Queen for the first time, highlighting the stark contrast between her previous life and royal expectations.
The discussions surrounding titles for the Sussexes are also touched upon in Jobson’s book.
He mentions that the stripping of their Duke and Duchess titles had been deliberated at high levels, but then-Prince Charles indicated that he was not in favor of doing so.
As the release of Our King Charles III approaches, readers and royal watchers alike are eager to delve deeper into the lives of the royals, especially the dynamics that played out with Meghan within the family.
The anticipation grows with each unfolding detail, and the relations between Meghan, Harry, and the royal family remain a hot topic of public fascination.
