A new royal biography revisits Prince Philip’s response to Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle. (Image Credit: X/@FashionweekNYC)
This is a revelation from a new royal biography about Prince Philip's private reaction to Prince Harry's engagement. According to the account, the late Duke of Edinburgh had made a blunt remark about Meghan Markle's background as an actress, saying one "steps out with actresses" but "doesn't marry them."
The remark expresses Philip's skepticism over Meghan's place within the royal family and suggests early unease behind palace walls at the time of the engagement.
Tensions between Prince William and Prince Harry over Meghan Markle were already known, but this biography cements claims previously described by Harry himself. He has said that William expressed concerns about Meghan's personality and the media scrutiny surrounding her, leading to a heated confrontation in 2019.
The incident is said to have culminated in a physical struggle, where Harry says his brother grabbed him by the collar and pushed him to the floor. The argument highlighted deep fractures, with William urging Harry to fight back in a manner reminiscent of their childhood disputes.
Harry has said all along that his brother was swayed by the press narrative on Meghan. He truly believes the criticisms from William were more from public perception than personal experience, and he has continually hinted that media-driven stereotypes about Meghan played a major role in their disagreements.
Harry has also said that William's warnings were rooted in concern over how Meghan's introduction into the family would affect tradition, public image, and internal royal dynamics.
Despite the confrontation, Harry has said that William left the scene looking regretful and later apologized. The turbulent moment reportedly pushed Harry to speak to his therapist, while Meghan-after hearing what had happened-was deeply upset by the conflict of the brothers.
The show characterizes the episode as a defining moment, underlining just how strained their relationship had become.
These revelations are indicative of long-lingering tensions that exceed media speculation. They show a royal household trying to overcome the clash between tradition and a modern identity, much fanned by Harry's relationship and then public roles with Meghan.
Accounts reveal that family conflicts ran deeper than previously realized, with generational differences, changing expectations, and public pressure influencing the dynamic.
