Meghan Markle’s decision to break from royal tradition with a revealing interview ahead of her engagement to Prince Harry has drawn criticism from a royal insider.
The feature, published by *Vanity Fair* under the headline “She’s Just Wild About Harry,” captured Meghan candidly discussing her relationship with Harry.
In the interview, Meghan opened up about their romance, saying, *“We’re in love. This [time] is for us. It’s part of what makes it so special, that it’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.”*
Despite the heartfelt sentiments, royal sources reportedly viewed the interview as a breach of established protocol.
A royal insider described the article as feeling *“like a punch to the solar plexus,”* highlighting how it diverged from traditional royal practices. Historically, both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana refrained from giving interviews until their engagements were formally announced. Such interviews are typically orchestrated by palace officials under controlled circumstances to ensure alignment with royal expectations.
The timing of Meghan’s interview also raised eyebrows, as it was published two months before Harry and Meghan’s engagement was officially announced.
Sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have claimed that Kensington Palace approved the interview. However, insiders suggest that palace officials only *“reluctantly agreed”* to the concept, with limited knowledge of the article’s contents.
A royal source told *The Daily Mail*: *“We do not expect friends of members of the Royal Family to give such interviews.”* This sentiment underscored concerns that the article deviated from how such matters are traditionally handled.
The interview reportedly caused unease among royal staff. While many were pleased Harry had found a serious partner, the article raised concerns about Meghan’s intentions. *“It made people worry that Miss Markle was seeking to use the relationship for publicity purposes,”* the royal insider explained.
The conflicting narratives surrounding the interview approval process reflect broader tensions between the Sussexes and the royal institution. While Meghan and Harry presented a modern and open approach to their relationship, royal insiders viewed the move as premature and disruptive.
As the story continues to be dissected by royal commentators, it remains a pivotal example of how Meghan’s entry into royal life challenged long-standing traditions and sparked debate within the monarchy.
