During the podcast "Rabbit Hole Detectives," Charles shared a fascinating anecdote from his childhood in the 1970s when he served as a page of honor to the late Queen Elizabeth II. He explained how he would be on duty a few times a year, one of which was during the state opening of Parliament.
He recalled wearing full 18th-century attire and how the intense heat from the television lights required some clever coping strategies. The late Colonel Blair Stewart Wilson would instruct them to gently rock on the front of their feet to maintain circulation without drawing attention to themselves while the Queen was speaking and presenting the bills.
When asked about the Meghan incident, Charles shared his candid thoughts but emphasized that he didn't intend to attack anyone. He mentioned that Meghan kept a diary of all family interactions, along with audio and video documentation. Charles had advised the Queen to keep a record of everything because he himself didn't anticipate Meghan marrying Harry and becoming part of the Spencer family. He conveyed that the palace staff was informed that Meghan didn't want to fit in and didn't seek acceptance, setting things up for failure.
The late Queen was reportedly surprised and displeased when Meghan stalked Princess Charlotte and took photos without parental consent. Meghan sneaked into a room and snapped quick photos of the child, leading Catherine to become alarmed and lose trust in Meghan. This incident created distrust and a desire to keep a safe distance from Meghan rather than bringing the family together.
Following this incident, the Queen issued a rule that Meghan was not allowed on palace grounds or any Royal residence without Harry or a member of staff accompanying her.
