{"id":10969,"date":"2024-04-15T19:06:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T19:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10969"},"modified":"2024-04-15T19:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T19:06:57","slug":"prince-philip-reportedly-had-a-code-name-for-meghan-markle-and-even-issued-a-warning-to-the-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10969","title":{"rendered":"Prince Philip Reportedly had a \u2018Code Name\u2019 for Meghan Markle and Even Issued a Warning to the Queen"},"content":{"rendered":"

After Prince Philip passed away in 2021, Prince Harry expressed his deep affection for his grandfather. Stating that Philip would always have a special place in their hearts. However, revelations from a new book by Ingrid Seward, a prominent chronicler of the British\u00a0Royal Family<\/a>, shed light on Philip\u2019s feelings toward Harry\u2019s wife, Meghan Markle.<\/p>\n

It seems Meghan Markle wasn\u2019t liked by all<\/h2>\n

According to Seward\u2019s book \u201cMy Mother and I<\/em>,\u201d Philip didn\u2019t share the same warmth towards Meghan as Harry did. In fact, he once made a comparison between Meghan and Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In an excerpt from the book published in the Daily Mail, Seward mentioned that Philip referred to Meghan as \u201cDoW.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0This is short for Duchess of Windsor, noticing similarities between the two women.<\/p>\n

While Philip may have harbored reservations, Queen Elizabeth II took a liking to Meghan Markle when they first met over tea at Buckingham Palace in 2017. Seward wrote that the queen not only liked Meghan but also had high hopes for her potential contributions alongside Harry for the youth of the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

Despite the queen\u2019s support, Philip cautioned her to be wary of Meghan, drawing parallels between Meghan and Wallis Simpson. The comparison wasn\u2019t merely about their shared traits as glamorous American divorcees but hinted at potential disruptions within the Royal Family. As noted by Seward.<\/p>\n

His concerns were in fact, due to historical events<\/h2>\n

The historical context of Edward VIII\u2019s abdication in 1936 due to his desire to marry Simpson adds complexity to Philip\u2019s concerns. Edward\u2019s decision reshaped the monarchy, with Elizabeth\u2019s father reluctantly ascending to the throne in his place. Seward\u2019s book highlights how Elizabeth\u2019s mother viewed Simpson as a negative influence, contributing to her husband\u2019s early demise.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth, who understood Philip\u2019s comparisons between Meghan Markle and Wallis, later expressed reservations about Harry\u2019s relationship with Meghan. \u00a0\u201cIndeed, much later, she would remark in her clipped way that perhaps Harry had been \u2018too in love\u2019 with the American actress,<\/em>\u201d Seward said. Particularly regarding her choice of wedding attire. Despite her concerns, the queen never openly criticized Meghan, confining her opinions to trusted confidantes.<\/p>\n

The strained relationship between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family became more apparent over time<\/h2>\n

Exacerbated by their decision to step back from their senior Royal roles and relocate to the United States. The couple\u2019s highly publicized interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 further strained relations. Particularly with Harry\u2019s comments about feeling trapped within the institution and allegations of racism within the Royal Family. \u201cShe couldn\u2019t condone the way he was speaking about the institution of the monarchy she\u2019d spent 70 years preserving,<\/em>\u201d Seward wrote.<\/p>\n

Harry\u2019s revelation about discussions with Royal aides regarding Meghan Markle\u2019s suitability as a spouse, including references to Wallis Simpson. Adds another layer to the narrative. Despite initial concerns raised by his private secretary, Harry ultimately sought his grandmother\u2019s permission to marry Meghan. A moment he described with uncertainty in his memoir\u00a0\u201cSpare.\u201d \u201cWell, then, I suppose I have to say yes,<\/em>\u201d the queen said.<\/p>\n

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