A new account has emerged suggesting the well-documented estrangement between two royal brothers began not with a high-profile departure, but years earlier, fueled by deep-seated apprehensions about one brother’s future wife.
According to a recent posthumous revelation, a close relative of the late monarch expressed significant private reservations. This relative claimed the Queen was “very worried” upon learning of the impending marriage, a sentiment reportedly shared by the elder brother at the time. The concern centered on a belief that the relationship was not founded on genuine commitment to royal life.
The source alleged the American-born duchess viewed the union primarily as a “stepping stone” to global prominence and financial gain, rather than a dedication to public service. It was further suggested that the younger prince, described as deeply infatuated, was perceived as vulnerable to such influence.
The revelations also touch upon tensions surrounding the wedding itself. The relative stated the Queen was “really upset” by the younger royal’s handling of certain ceremonial arrangements, which were seen as bypassing established protocol. This incident was cited as a specific point of serious friction that damaged their personal relationship.
These claims, presented as a confirmation of long-held suspicions by some commentators, paint a picture of internal family discord predating the eventual, very public split. The narrative implies that foundational doubts about personal motives, held by both a senior family member and the elder prince, were a critical, early fracture in the fraternal bond.
