Prince Harry may have struggled to find his footing in the early days of his marriage to Meghan Markle, according to claims made by royal writer Hugo Vickers. In his latest book on Queen Elizabeth II, he suggests the Duke appeared unsettled soon after the couple married in 2018, describing him as a man who had perhaps taken on more than he expected.
Prince Harry once appeared to have ‘bitten off more than he could chew,’ author claims
When Harry and Meghan moved into Frogmore Cottage, a home on the Windsor estate gifted by the late Queen, the transition seemed smooth at first. They settled into royal life without showing any public signs of trouble. However, tensions began to build behind the scenes. Hugo Vickers claims that the Queen once reprimanded Meghan after an incident with staff at Windsor, during which some felt she was abrupt with the gardeners.
Frogmore Cottage sits close to a sports ground used by members of the royal household for activities like cricket, a tradition enjoyed across generations, from Prince Philip to younger royals. However, the royal author claims Meghan objected to cars being parked nearby because they were visible from the cottage windows, leading to restrictions on vehicle access in the area.
Vickers writes that, “The Duchess of Sussex refused to have cars on the sports ground because she could see them from nearby Frogmore Cottage.” The book adds that this was not the only time Meghan tried to have things done her way. The writer adds that this made Harry seem unsure.
Hugo Vickers also notes that Harry seemed “uncomfortable on Easter Day, and the rapport between them looked nil. He seemed unhappy on Easter Day, and in a general sense, a man who had ‘bitten off more than he could chew’.” Furthermore, he also claims that Harry was “reluctant” to leave the royal family. The book also raises questions about Meghan’s influence on Harry’s public engagements.
