Meghan Markle’s claims that she received no support from the Royal Family when adjusting to royal life have been challenged by royal insiders.
Sources close to the Palace have claimed “considerable resources” were offered to the Duchess of Sussex, but she allegedly refused assistance due to trust issues.
This revelation, revealed in royal author Robert Hardman’s biography, contradicts Meghan’s previous statements about the lack of help provided by the institution.
The claims come from Palace staff who worked closely with the couple during Meghan’s integration into the Royal Family.
Meghan Markle ‘rejected help’ from Royal Family amid Duchess of Sussex’s ‘lack of trust’
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One Palace staffer highlighted the efforts made to assist Meghan: “It was Clive [now Sir Clive Alderton, private secretary to the King] who said that if we could get this right for Harry, we’d be creating a blueprint for future younger sons for generations.
“We seconded people from Clarence House, very expert people, to help them, but the duchess wouldn’t trust them.”
This insider account suggested the Royal Family had a strategic approach to supporting Meghan, viewing it as an opportunity to establish a model for future royal integrations.
The insider’s account further contradicted Meghan and Harry’s claims of receiving no support.
The source stated: “Those two were offered considerable resources, and then later said that they had been offered no help. And that was completely wrong.”
This statement directly challenged the narrative presented by the Sussexes in their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
In that interview, Meghan alleged that the Palace denied her help when she struggled with mental health issues, claiming she was told it “wouldn’t be good for the institution”.
The conflicting accounts highlight the growing rift between the couple and the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from royal duties in early 2020, less than two years after their wedding.
They now reside in California with their two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
Despite the ongoing tensions, King Charles III reportedly remains open to reconciliation.
Meghan and Harry pictured during their time as working royals
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Hardman claims the monarch offered Harry a room at Buckingham Palace during a visit in May, though the duke opted for a hotel citing security concerns.
The conflicting narratives surrounding Meghan’s integration into royal life continue to fuel discussions about the couple’s relationship with the Royal Family.
GB News has contacted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment.
