According to Grove, Prince Harry made an awkward whispered comment to his then-fiancée Meghan Markle while they were on stage with Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Fab Four, as they were called at the time, were promoting the charitable work of the Royal Foundation. Meghan's words apparently caused Harry to intervene, as he feared it could disrupt the establishment's leaders.
In Grove's book, titled "Vengeance: Meghan, Harry, and the Conflict Between the Windsors," published today by Blink Publishing, the royal biographer claims that Meghan's speech created an uneasy atmosphere, which Harry attempted to diffuse at the time.
The audience laughed at his remark, although Grove believes it was the prince's way of reminding his soon-to-be wife not to lose sight of their upcoming wedding. The event took place just months before the couple tied the knot on May 19 in Windsor.
During her speech, Meghan expressed her passion for empowering women and shedding light on important issues.
However, Grove suggests that Meghan's words overlooked the protocols of the royal institution, arguing that she was not invited to join the Royal Foundation to redefine the traditions of the royal family.
Harry then intervened, whispering loudly, "Wedding first," allegedly in response to his older brother William's forced smile. Meghan retorted to the unexpected interruption, saying, "We can multitask later."
The incident revealed that conflicts were present within the royal family, and less than two years later, the Sussexes stepped down as working royals in 2020. During an event, Harry acknowledged that disputes arise quickly within the family, emphasizing the challenges of working together.
