Royal Biographer Uncovers Early Signs of Sussex Discontent in New Explosive Book
A new biography by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers has exposed the first dramatic indications that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were unhappy within the Royal Family, revealing that tensions emerged years before their sensational 2020 exit. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously quit their royal duties six years ago, relocating to America and subsequently airing numerous grievances about their treatment as working members of the monarchy.
Wedding Planning Sparked Initial Crisis in 2018
Drawing on exclusive access to palace insiders, the biography titled William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story provides never-before-told context about the Royal Family's biggest recent stories. It reveals that the first signs of a royal crisis surfaced during the planning and execution of Harry and Meghan's 2018 wedding, well before their official departure.
Myers writes in the book: "The planning and execution of Harry and Meghan's wedding and the subsequent discussions over their future role pushed relations across the household they shared with William and Catherine to near breaking point." According to the biography, Harry and Meghan felt they were not being adequately heard, leading them to seek establishment away from Kensington Palace.
Household Separation Marked Public Crisis Sign
In 2019, it was announced that the Sussexes would move from their joint court with William and Kate, with Queen Elizabeth II agreeing to create a new household for them at Buckingham Palace. This landmark decision coincided with their relocation from Nottingham Cottage to the renovated Frogmore Cottage, which cost taxpayers £2.4 million before the couple repaid the amount following public uproar over their royal exit.
Myers notes in the biography: "While the separation of the two households may have seemed a logical step behind the scenes – Harry and William were now married and well into their 30s – it was the first public sign of a crisis that was threatening to envelop the wider institution."
Broader Revelations About Royal Relationships
The explosive biography also uncovers several other significant revelations:
- How Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship began deteriorating before the Sussexes quit the Firm
- How Princess Catherine chose not to advocate for Harry and Meghan to remain within the royal fold
- How the Royal Family managed the fallout from accusations directed at the monarchy
The book traces the Prince and Princess of Wales's journey from their earliest meeting at St Andrews University to the present day, highlighting how they have shaped their vision for a modern monarchy during a period of extreme change and turmoil.
Biographer's Perspective on the Royal Couple
Myers commented on his work: "I've spent almost a decade following The Prince and Princess of Wales as part of the Royal pack and have always believed there's so much more to the couple than the spectacle reveals. The result of this biography is a truly intimate portrait of William and Catherine; providing not just unparalleled insight into who they are as individuals, but seismic revelations about them as a couple and the world they inhabit."
William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, published by Ebury, Penguin Random House on 26 February, is currently available for pre-order. The biography moves beyond headlines to explore themes of love, resilience, and the couple's journey as they navigate public duties during this unprecedented era for the monarchy.
