Princess Anne's harsh comment reveals her true feelings on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Princess Royal recently shared her thoughts on the idea of a reduced monarchy and how it has evolved since certain members left the royal family. When asked about the concept of a "slimmed-down" monarchy, Princess Anne appeared to make a sly dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
At 74 years old, Princess Anne has often been one of the few royals seen conversing with Harry at events like King Charles III’s coronation. However, since Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties in 2020, she has never publicly discussed the pair—until now. During an interview with CBC earlier this year, Anne spoke about her brother’s decision to reduce the number of senior working royals, which she noted was made before several family members resigned from their positions.
In the interview, Anne stated, "Well, I suppose the monarchy was slimmed down at a time when there were enough people to make that look like a reasonable statement. From my vantage point, that doesn’t seem like a smart idea, to be honest. I’m not sure what more we can do." Her remarks seem to reflect her disapproval of the idea, particularly in light of Harry and Meghan's exit from royal duties.
Princess Anne allegedly believed that Meghan Markle had a “short shelf life” within the monarchy, especially because she disregarded the seasoned royal’s wise counsel. Despite their few public interactions, royal analyst Neil Sean suggested that there was tension between Meghan and Princess Anne. According to a reliable source, Meghan didn’t get along well with Anne.
The source further claimed that after Meghan joined the royal family, she sought advice from Princess Anne. In response, Anne reportedly provided her with some valuable guidance, emphasizing that royal life is a job, not just a title. She advised Meghan that to succeed, one must do their homework, show up on time, and fulfill obligations. Anne also stressed that it’s not just about supporting charities—it’s about getting deeply involved with the causes.
Despite being one of the eldest members of the royal family, Princess Anne is considered one of the hardest workers. Earlier this year, even after suffering an injury, she only took a brief break to recover before returning to her royal duties. Anne’s dedication to her role underscores her belief in the importance of hard work and responsibility, values she likely tried to pass on to Meghan during her time in the monarchy.
