Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been married for more than six years now, but their journey together hasn’t been without challenges.
Their grand wedding in May 2018 was a spectacular event, celebrated by millions. However, cracks in their relationship with the royal family appeared not long after.
By 2020, the couple decided to step away from royal life, and their once-close bond with family members like Prince William and Kate Middleton has since deteriorated.
Harry and Meghan’s love story began in 2016 when a mutual friend set them up on a blind date in London. They quickly fell in love, and soon after, Meghan moved to the UK to be with Harry.
Two years later, they tied the knot in one of the most-watched royal weddings in history. Yet, while their love seemed to flourish, not everyone in the royal family was entirely supportive of their rapid relationship.
According to one royal author, Prince William, Harry’s older brother, had concerns. He reportedly urged Harry to slow down and take more time before committing to Meghan. William’s advice wasn’t meant to hurt Harry, but it did cause tension between the brothers.
It’s believed William felt uneasy about how quickly things were moving and feared that Harry’s overwhelming love might lead to complications down the road. His concerns reflected his protective nature as an older sibling, but they were not well received by Harry.
As Harry and Meghan’s relationship grew, so did the distance between them and the rest of the royal family. After stepping back from royal duties, the couple moved to the United States, further straining family ties.
Since then, public revelations and interviews have revealed deep divides within the family, particularly between Harry and William.