This meant no walking advertisements for the Royals, and any gift received must adhere to the protocol. Despite the advisory, some guests chose to ignore the guidelines and brought gifts directly to the wedding venue, hoping to win Meghan's favor. A Royal insider spilled the tea that initially, Harry and Meghan refused to return an estimated £7 million worth of gifts, which is insane. So Meghan reportedly was unhappy about complying with the rule and reluctantly returned the gifts.
The Royal family, bound by protocol, cannot accept gifts that might be exploited commercially, a rule reiterated on the official Royal family website. However, it seems that Meghan felt she was above this. This isn't the first time Meghan's disregard for all protocols has come to light. Melissa Toby, Meghan's former personal assistant, left the palace after just six months, allegedly due to clashes with Meghan over various issues. Melissa found herself in tears after Meghan insisted on keeping freebies and clothes against protocol. In a shocking revelation from Harry's explosive memoir, it was disclosed that Meghan not only kept the gifts but shared them out while at Kensington Palace.
The couple seemingly justified this by giving away items they didn't want to keep for themselves. Harry, in apparent defense of Meghan's actions, might view it as generosity. However, let's dissect the reality. Meghan, with her lavish spending habits, had a wardrobe that reportedly cost Prince Charles a whopping million pounds in the first year alone. No wonder Charles hesitated to financially support the couple; the Royal coffers would be drained in no time. The hypocrisy here is staggering. Meghan, who claims to be a champion of charity and equality, seemingly turned a blind eye to Royal protocols and financial responsibility. Her wardrobe expenses surpassed those of the major European monarchies.
