According to Harry’s memoir Spare, Meghan Markle turned to Queen Camilla for guidance after facing overwhelming press scrutiny following her entry into the royal family.
The moment offers a glimpse into the challenges Meghan experienced as a new member of the monarchy and highlights how other royals, including Camilla, had faced similar battles with public criticism.
Queen Camilla’s Advice to Meghan Markle
In his memoir, Prince Harry wrote that Meghan reached out to Queen Camilla during a time when negative headlines and public attention had become increasingly difficult.
Harry claimed that Camilla tried to reassure Meghan by explaining that intense media focus was something many newcomers to the royal family experienced and that the situation would eventually settle.
Harry wrote:
“Meg, meanwhile, reached out to Camilla, who tried to counsel her by saying this was just what the press always did to newcomers, that it would all pass in due time, that Camilla had been the bad guy once.”
According to Harry, Queen Camilla suggested that criticism from the press was not unusual for new royal family members and that the attention would eventually fade.
Prince Harry Questioned Camilla’s Comparison
While Harry acknowledged Camilla’s attempt to offer advice, he appeared to question the comparison between their experiences.
The Duke of Sussex wrote that he wondered what Camilla meant by saying she had previously been portrayed negatively by the media.
Harry suggested that he interpreted the comment as implying Meghan was now experiencing the same type of public criticism Camilla had faced in the past.
He wrote:
“The implication being what? Now it was Meg’s turn? As if it were apples to apples.”
Harry’s comments reflected his belief that Meghan’s situation was unique and that comparisons between different royal experiences were not necessarily equal.
Queen Camilla Supported Harry and Meghan’s Engagement
Before their marriage, Queen Camilla publicly expressed happiness about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement announcement in 2017.
At the time, she welcomed the news and described the couple’s relationship as a positive moment for the royal family.
Camilla said:
“It’s brilliant and as I said, America’s loss is our gain. We are all absolutely delighted.”
She also praised the couple’s happiness, saying that in a world often filled with difficult news, their engagement brought a moment of joy.
Meghan Markle’s Royal Journey Remains a Topic of Debate
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the royal family has continued to attract worldwide attention, with discussions about media treatment, public expectations, and royal responsibilities remaining ongoing topics.
Harry’s account in Spare provides his personal perspective on the challenges Meghan faced after joining the monarchy, while Queen Camilla’s reported advice highlights the complicated relationship between royal life and constant media attention.
Years after Meghan and Harry’s royal exit, their experiences continue to generate debate about privacy, tradition, and the pressures faced by members of the British royal family.
