Royal Sources Doubted Meghan Before 2018 Wedding

Recent disclosures from royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith, drawing on interviews with the late Lady Elizabeth Anson, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin and confidante, suggest there were doubts within royal circles about Meghan Markle's intentions before her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Lady Anson reportedly questioned Meghan's affection for Harry, suggesting the relationship might have been engineered, and noted Meghan's intelligence and strength contrasted with Harry's perceived weaknesses. Tensions reportedly arose when Meghan refused to share details about her wedding dress with the Queen and Harry was said to be rude to his grandmother. The Queen was described as unsettled by Meghan and Harry's actions and undecided about Meghan herself. Sources close to Harry and Meghan have dismissed these claims as 'just gossip' and declined to comment. These revelations come amid ongoing scrutiny of the couple's relationship with the royal family and criticism of Meghan's recent 'fruit spread' product.