The longstanding tension between the Princes of Wales and Sussex is widely believed to have begun with the latter’s departure from royal duties. However, new commentary suggests the discord originated much earlier, stemming from fundamental concerns about the Duchess of Sussex’s motivations for joining the family.
According to a royal commentator, the initial fracture between the brothers was directly linked to one sibling’s deep-seated worries. The commentator has long asserted that the Duchess viewed her marriage not as an end, but as a means to achieve global prominence and wealth, a perspective he claims has now found startling corroboration.
This validation reportedly comes from a posthumously released interview with a late cousin of the former monarch. In the interview, the cousin stated that the Queen was “very worried” upon realizing the marriage would proceed. The Queen allegedly confided that she foresaw significant difficulties, believing the prospective bride had a fundamentally “different” outlook.
The revelations extend to the wedding planning itself. The cousin claimed the Duke of Sussex had written to her, insisting his grandmother was “content” with their unconventional arrangements. The Queen, however, allegedly told her cousin this was not the case and expressed being “really upset” by the situation, particularly regarding a breach of protocol involving ecclesiastical permissions for the ceremony.
Further insights from the interview paint a picture of a deeply imbalanced relationship at the time. The Duke was described as “besotted and weak,” especially susceptible to a strong-willed partner, while the Duchess was characterized as intellectually and willfully dominant. The implication, as presented, was that one party may have strategically entered the union without genuine romantic attachment, leveraging the connection for personal ambition.
These claims, emerging from a source described as close to the late sovereign, are presented as explosive confirmation of long-held suspicions about the origins of the royal rift, centering on doubts about authenticity and intent within a marriage that reshaped the monarchy.
