To her, the Italian chef was merely a stepping stone on her way to something better. She made frequent trips to the UK in her quest for a British man. In 2015, the actress caught the eye of Mr. Matt Cardle just before joining the cast of the West End musical, Memphis. She complimented him on his Instagram account, and to his surprise, he responded. They exchanged messages, and she even suggested a meeting, but he ghosted her.
It was Marcus Anderson who introduced Harry to Meghan. Marcus had been a familiar face in Meghan Markle's social circle for several years and was reportedly her closest friend. An interesting connection, as Marcus serves as the global membership director at the swanky members' club group, Soho House. He had worked his way up from being a waiter, and he and Meghan were close enough that he was named one of Toronto Life's most influential figures in 2014.
Harry had frequented the exclusive members' club where Marcus worked on several occasions. He and his group of friends, including Harry, were known for having some wild times together, such as the infamous incident in Las Vegas. While these English aristocrats indulged in some debauchery, they had the sense to steer clear of individuals like Meghan, whom they perceived as social climbers. Consequently, Harry's best friend, Skippy, strongly opposed his relationship with Meghan.
Skippy's disapproval stemmed from the fact that Meghan was once a yacht girl, and Skippy had hired her even before she met Harry. Harry's childhood friend, Tom "Skippy" Inskip, had tied the knot in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Harry served as one of the ushers. However, Harry broke up with Meghan and traveled alone to the event. It is believed that Meghan arranged a private jet for herself and gatecrashed the wedding party. Their arrival wasn't coordinated, and pictures from the event depict the strained relationship between Harry and Meghan. Meghan was overly affectionate at the party, and Harry ended up inebriated, dancing solo and making a fool of himself. From that point on, Meghan seemed to have a firm grip on Harry, and she continued to exert control over him.
When Harry and Meghan got married in May 2018, Skippy, along with other close friends, attended the church service and reception. However, many of them were snubbed and not invited to the private evening party at Frogmore. Skippy, who had been inseparable from Harry since their days at Eton, had advised Harry and Meghan to live together before making any more significant commitments. Although his advice came from a place of concern, Prince Harry took it as a lack of trust in his judgment.
Even Prince William expressed his reservations about Meghan, advising Harry not to rush into anything. In the end, Skippy and his wife, Lara, were reportedly punished by not being invited to Harry and Meghan's wedding party at Frogmore Cottage. Skippy's prior acquaintance with Meghan Markle and his understanding of the party scene likely played a role in his cautionary stance, which Harry eventually perceived as a lack of support. Why Skippy warned Harry to end the relationship is perhaps rooted in their shared experiences and his insights into Meghan's world long before she met Prince Harry.
