'Worrying' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claim made as palace 'terrified behind the scenes'

"A lot is going on behind the scenes"
Rebecca Carter

Palace officials are allegedly “terrified” of talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

According to a new report, a source has spilled some details about how royal officials react to the Sussexes.

For some time, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with the palace has reportedly been strained. It comes after they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Invictus Games
Harry and Meghan reportedly have a strained relationship with the palace (Credit: Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images)

Palace officials’ ‘reaction’ to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

In a new article for the Daily Mail, commentator Richard Eden has opened up about the palace’s relationship with Harry and Meghan.

He claimed: “Royal officials are terrified of discussing the Sussexes, but a source tells me: ‘A lot is going on behind the scenes that people don’t know about.’

“For all of us who believe that Harry and Meghan have brought nothing but trouble to the royal family, these are worrying words.”

Royal Insider has contacted reps for Buckingham Palace for comment.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looking worried on royal engagement
Palace officials are allegedly “terrified” of talking about Harry and Meghan (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Harry and Meghan’s strained relationship with the royal family

In early 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step back from their senior royal roles. At the time, they said they wanted to become financially independent whilst still supporting his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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They moved to the US, where they have lived with their son Prince Archie, six, and daughter Princess Lilibet, four.

A lot is going on behind the scenes that people don’t know about.

However, relations between the Sussexes and the monarchy have seemingly soured over the years. This is mainly due to Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interviews, including their explosive 2021 Oprah chat, and their Netflix docuseries about their experience within the royal family.

Harry’s tell-all memoir, Spare, is also believed to have damaged relations further. It included many damning allegations about his family.

Prince Harry speaking during BBC interview
The Duke of Sussex said he wanted a reconciliation with his family (Credit: BBC)

Prince Harry wants reconciliation with his family

Despite all of this, last May, Prince Harry said he would love a reconciliation with his family.

Speaking to the BBC, the Duke of Sussex admitted: “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. But I would love reconciliation with my family.

“There’s no point in continuing to fight any more. Life is precious.”

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Meanwhile, Harry reportedly wants to reunite publicly with his father, King Charles, next summer for the 2027 edition of his Invictus Games.

The games, which Harry founded in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick military service personnel, both serving and veterans, will take place in Birmingham, UK.

Speaking to The Sun, a source claimed: “Prince Harry desperately wants Charles at Invictus, and he wants him to open the games alongside him. Harry wants it to happen both for the games, and for their relationship. It’s his dream to have his father by his side.”

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