Summary
Prince Harry's comments against the media's treatment of Meghan Markle broke royal traditions, causing tension within the royal family. A new book suggests that Prince Harry's actions made King Charles and Prince William look bad, as they typically did not defend themselves or their partners publicly against media reports. This incident may have contributed to the worsening relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family.
Key Facts
- Prince Harry criticized the media for their "utterly disgusting" coverage of Meghan Markle in 2016.
- The media coverage included false stories about Meghan's background.
- Harry issued a public statement through his spokesman in response to these stories.
- This decision bypassed normal royal protocols for dealing with the media.
- King Charles and Prince William were reportedly unhappy with Harry's actions.
- The incident is seen as the beginning of a rift between Harry and his family.
- This rift eventually led to Harry and Meghan leaving their royal roles in 2020.
- Prince William questioned the seriousness of Harry's relationship with Meghan and did not appreciate Harry's actions without consulting him.
