Why the Queen was 'not at all content' at Harry and Meghan's wedding
Share this @internewscast.com

The late Queen Elizabeth II was ‘not at all content’ on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding day, it was claimed this week.

Lady Elizabeth Anson, who was both a great-niece to the Queen Mother and a goddaughter to King George VI, served as Her Majesty’s party organizer and confidante for many years.

Recently, journalist and royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith shared in her Substack ‘Royal Extras’ the private exchanges she had with Lady Elizabeth, affectionately known as Liza by her friends.

Liza claimed that Meghan was ‘full of charm’ and appeared ‘natural, intelligent, and thoughtful’ after she became engaged to Harry in 2017.

As the wedding date neared, Liza reportedly mentioned that both Harry and Meghan had caused some discontent for the Queen. Harry allegedly spoke disrespectfully to his grandmother for about ten minutes in a meeting, while Meghan was said to have declined to share details about her wedding dress with the Queen.

Speaking on the YouTube show Palace Confidential, Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s Royal Editor, said: ‘I know from my own sources that the Queen was bemused and saddened by some of Meghan’s behaviour but by their behaviour as a couple.

‘It did overshadow her last few years of life, of course.’

But there was another reason why the Queen was reportedly ‘not at all content’ while sat in the pews at St George’s Chapel on May 19, 2018.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018

Queen Elizabeth was reportedly 'not at all content' on their wedding day

Queen Elizabeth was reportedly ‘not at all content’ on their wedding day

Ms Bedell Smith wrote: ‘According to Liza, the Queen was dismayed that Harry had asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to perform the wedding service in St. George’s Chapel without first requesting permission from the Dean of Windsor.’

‘It sounds quite niche in the circumstances,’ Rebecca said on the latest episode of Palace Confidential. ‘But I do think it gets to the crux of the issue.

‘She was really quite unhappy that Meghan and Harry wanted the Archbishop of Canterbury to marry them at St George’s Chapel at Windsor because actually that was the Dean of Windsor’s territory and it really shouldn’t have happened.’

Although Rebecca acknowledged that Palace Confidential viewers may find this ‘silly’, she explained: ‘When you know about the set up of things, it really was the Dean’s territory.

‘It kind of illustrated how she felt there was a fundamental misunderstanding from the couple about how things worked.

‘It just didn’t sit comfortably with her,’ she added.

As a result, Ms Bedell Smith wrote that Lady Elizabeth believed Harry had ‘blown his relationship with his grandmother’.

Rebecca stars on the hit royal YouTube show alongside host Jo Elvin and Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor.

The Queen was reportedly 'dismayed' that the Sussexes were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury (centre)

The Queen was reportedly ‘dismayed’ that the Sussexes were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury (centre)

Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's Royal Editor, on Palace Confidential

Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s Royal Editor, on Palace Confidential

Rebecca (centre) stars on the hit royal YouTube show alongside host Jo Elvin (right) and Richard Eden (left), the Daily Mail's Diary Editor

Rebecca (centre) stars on the hit royal YouTube show alongside host Jo Elvin (right) and Richard Eden (left), the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor

Responding to Rebecca, Richard said: ‘You might remember in Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview that Meghan actually said: “You know what, we got married the night before!”

‘They got the Archbishop of Canterbury round to their backyard, as she called it, and they got married and we know what that was. In reality, that was a rehearsal and they were just going through their vows.

‘That caused awful confusion because the Church actually had to issue a formal statement saying: “We did not marry them the day before i.e. break the law.”‘

Rebecca added: ‘I think the Church suggested it was just basically a blessing ahead of their big day but it did put the Archbishop of Canterbury in a difficult position.

‘He was a big supporter of Harry and Meghan because they had their marital lessons and they had spent time with him discussing their feelings and where they were going.

‘But they totally threw him to the wolves over that,’ she added.

Circling back to Lady Elizabeth’s words, which were published this week, Richard said the ‘most damning of all’ was her apparent suspicion of the former Suits star’s motives in marrying Harry.

‘We hope but don’t quite think she is in love,’ Liza said. ‘We think she engineered it all.’

In the Oprah interview, Meghan claimed she and Harry were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury before their wedding in the chapel

In the Oprah interview, Meghan claimed she and Harry were married by the Archbishop of Canterbury before their wedding in the chapel

Richard Eden, the Daily Mail's Diary Editor, said the 'most damning' of Lady Elizabeth's words was the insinuation that Meghan 'engineered' her relationship with Prince Harry

Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor, said the ‘most damning’ of Lady Elizabeth’s words was the insinuation that Meghan ‘engineered’ her relationship with Prince Harry

She also warned: ‘It’s worrying that so many people are questioning whether Meghan is right for Harry. The problem, bless his heart, is that Harry is neither bright nor strong, and she is both’.

‘Meghan is clearly brighter than Harry, but she has to be careful not to overshadow him’, she added.

Liza apparently told Ms Bedell Smith at the time: ‘I don’t trust Meghan an inch. Meghan could turn into nothing but trouble.’

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined to comment on the claims made by Sally Bedell Smith.

But a source close to the couple dismissed the sensational claims as ‘just gossip’.

For more fascinating insights from the Mail’s team of unrivalled experts, watch the latest episode of Palace Confidential in full now and subscribe to the Daily Mail Royals YouTube channel

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration to Aid Flood-Stricken Texas

President Donald Trump is making sure first responders in central Texas have…

Vacation Home Vandalized Following Gender Reveal Party That Escalated Into Wild Drunken Incident

An Airbnb home was trashed when a gender reveal booking turned into…

Pressure Mounts on Biden’s Influencers to Reveal Their Role in His Presidency

A number of Joe Biden’s advisers are expected to face questions from…

Congressman Pfluger Reunites with Daughters Rescued from Camp Mystic

Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) revealed that he and his wife, Camille, were…

Chaos Ensues at Wimbledon Centre Court Following AI Line Judge Error

Wimbledon found itself in another embarrassing line-call controversy when Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova accused…

How My Connection with a Serial Killer Unveiled His Victims

Forensic historian Peter Vronsky frequently refers to Richard Cottingham, accused of decapitating…

Weather Agency Criticized for Lack of Texas Flood Warning

The organization facing criticism for a delayed warning before the floods, which…

Nantucket Property Dispute Erupts Over Alleged Tree Cutting

A property feud has erupted on a wealthy Massachusetts island after a…

Influencer Tanner Martin Passes Away After Announcing His Own Death

Influencer Tanner Martin was laid to rest during a funeral service in…

Wife Supports Husband During Sentencing for Child Pornography Charges

An influencer famous for sharing her idyllic travels along the Gulf Coast…

Celebrity Mansion Engulfs Entire ZIP Code, Adorned with Enigmatic Symbols

Plenty of Hollywood stars own lavish estates, but only one – that…

Man Lost Wallet for Two Days… Can You Spot It in Just 20 Seconds?

A frustrated homeowner spent two full days searching for a missing wallet,…