While the advice was well-intentioned, Harry didn't fully embrace it. Notably absent from the wedding festivities was "Skippy," Harry's old friend, who had expressed doubts about Harry's relationship with Meghan.
Skippy and his partner were invited to the wedding ceremony and lunchtime reception but didn't make the guest list for the evening celebration. At a brunch the day after the wedding, Skippy confided in friends that he believed Meghan had changed Harry significantly. He remarked that Harry was now associating with the likes of George Clooney and Oprah, and they had "lost him." Skippy's observations and comments deeply affected Harry, as it hurt him that someone he was close to wouldn't trust his judgment.
In recent developments, it is reported that Skippy is about to provide evidence indicating that Meghan mistreated staff. This allegation relates to an incident that occurred six months after Harry and Meghan's wedding, which raised concerns about Harry's demeanor. He was once known for his friendly and endearing nature, but that had changed since his marriage to Meghan.
This change in demeanor is also evident in the Netflix documentary "Harry and Meghan" and in his book "Spare," where Harry openly discusses his grievances with the royal family, his distrust of the media, and his process of healing. Harry's friends argue that signs of this transition were visible early in his relationship with Meghan.
One such incident revolved around a seemingly trivial matter involving granola. Harry unintentionally brought bowls of granola into their bedroom for breakfast during a hunting weekend. He mentioned wanting to do yoga with Meghan and have a private breakfast with her. However, Meghan's planned weekend with Harry's friends took an unfavorable turn when personalized embroidered blankets turned out to be the wrong shade of red.
Some of Harry's friends found Meghan's reaction unreasonable and saw it as a result of her high demands, including her insistence on Harry fulfilling her every request and limiting his social interactions with friends. There were concerns that Meghan set her own boundaries and often preferred to have breakfast alone during group getaways.
Further insights into Meghan's behavior came to light during a dinner party in London in the early stages of their relationship. Meghan made a scene when she wasn't seated next to Harry, in contrast to British customs where couples usually sit separately. Friends recalled Harry's nonchalant response: "I know, but she's hot." Meghan's treatment of social gatherings as Hollywood networking events also contributed to strains in Harry's relationships with long-term friends.
The primary animosity between Harry and his former friends and associates escalated following the publication of his memoir in January. Many individuals were genuinely hurt by some of the revelations he made, as they had formed a close-knit circle of friends during their upbringing. Royal commentator Rebecca English noted that these friends felt deeply hurt by Harry's disclosures and the changes in his life since leaving the royal family.
