According to royal protocol, the acceptance of gifts by any member of the royal family should be contingent upon the understanding that these gifts won't be exploited for commercial purposes. This rule was put in place to prevent the Royals from being used as walking advertisements, and it specified that any gifts received must adhere to the established protocol. Despite this advisory, some guests chose to ignore the guidelines and brought gifts directly to the wedding venue, perhaps in the hopes of gaining favor with Meghan.
A royal insider later revealed that initially, both Harry and Meghan had refused to return an estimated £7 million worth of gifts, which is quite astonishing. Meghan reportedly felt unhappy about complying with the rule but eventually relented. The royal family is bound by protocol and cannot accept gifts that might be exploited for commercial gain, a rule reiterated on the official royal family website. However, it appears that Meghan believed she was exempt from this rule.
This isn't the first time Meghan's disregard for royal 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 was reportedly in tears after Meghan insisted on keeping freebies and clothing against protocol.
In a shocking revelation from Harry's explosive memoir, it was disclosed that Meghan not only kept the gifts but also shared them out while at Kensington Palace. The couple seemed to justify 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 a gesture of generosity. However, let's delve into the reality of the situation. Meghan, with her lavish spending habits, had a wardrobe that reportedly cost Prince Charles a substantial amount, with estimates reaching a million pounds in the first year alone. It's no wonder Charles hesitated to provide financial support to the couple, as the Royal coffers would be depleted in no time.
The hypocrisy in this situation is quite 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. The couple owes £40 million for the wedding they orchestrated, a situation that many people found troubling. Meghan appeared to be testing the boundaries of what she could get away with, as no one seemed to say no to her.
She went on a spending spree using Charles' money, and her apparent lack of gratitude and disregard for established protocols did not go unnoticed. Many questioned why she was allowed to keep the gifts when she should have returned them as per royal protocol. Meghan's actions left some questioning the depths of her greed, as she seemed to prioritize her own interests over her obligations as a member of the royal family.
