Meghan Markle’s early enthusiasm for royal life reportedly waned after realizing that Prince Harry, her husband, was not the primary heir but the “second-in-line” to Prince William. Royal expert Ingrid Seward claims that Markle’s disillusionment began after her 2018 wedding, when she grew tired of the constraints placed on her by royal protocols.
Seward explained that Markle struggled with the royal hierarchy and found it challenging to adjust to being married to the “number two man,” referring to Prince Harry’s position as the spare to the heir. This realization reportedly led to growing frustrations, as Markle found herself being directed in what to do and how to behave, rather than enjoying a more prominent role.
Despite initially loving the attention and her new status, Markle became dissatisfied with the limitations of her royal position. She has been vocal about the difficulties she faced within the royal family, including feeling unsupported and struggling to fit in. Rumors also circulated that palace staff did not fully trust her, with some allegedly labeling her as “Harry’s showgirl.”
By early 2020, tensions culminated in Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties, making headlines with their announcement. Just a month later, they confirmed their permanent exit from royal life and moved to Montecito, California, where they now raise their two children.
In another critique, royal author Tina Brown commented on the couple’s departure, suggesting that Prince Harry remains highly skilled in his royal duties but is being led by Markle’s influence. Brown praised Harry’s talent and described him as “flawless” in his role as a prince, but was more critical of Markle, blaming her for their controversial exit from royal life.
