In a revelation that has sent ripples through royal circles and beyond, Ingrid Seward, a seasoned royal biographer, has put forth a striking claim about the nature of Prince Harry's feelings toward his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, as reported by The Mirror.
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, while discussing her latest book, "My Mother and I," Seward suggested that Prince Harry harbored a deep-seated admiration for Kate, which, according to her, sparked feelings of jealousy in Meghan Markle.
Seward, who has chronicled the British Royal Family's lives for over four decades, "Maybe Harry was a little in love with Kate," but she articulated her belief that the Duke of Sussex's affection for the Princess of Wales was not of a romantic nature but stemmed from a profound mental adoration. She elaborated, "No, no, no - I don't mean physically but mentally. Remember when it was just the three of them? He always longed for a sister, he told Diana that. Psychologically I think he just adored her."
The biographer's comments have ignited a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, with some users expressing skepticism and others humorously dismissing the claims as "royal fiction."
"More ridiculous stories. It's Kate who's always been jealous of and intimidated by Harry's girlfriends. He's always said he sees her as a sister. Meghan's confident in, and safe with Harry's love. He adores her." One wrote on X.
Another commented: "ROYAL FICTION ALERT. I apologise but this made me chuckle...The Prince Harry and Meghan love story is undefeated. But the desperate and pathetic attempts by royal rota /corespondents to re-write it is hilarious."
"Kate was in love with Harry and jealous of the beautiful and accomplished Meghan." A third chimed in.
Critics of the narrative pointed out past instances where Prince Harry has described his relationship with Kate in purely familial terms, underscoring his view of her as a sister figure.
This discourse emerges against the backdrop of strained relations between the Sussexes and the Cambridges, highlighted by contentious revelations in Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare." The book detailed an incident where Meghan was reportedly brought to tears by Kate over a bridesmaid dress dispute, casting a shadow over the once-close bond between the brothers and their spouses.
Seward's assertion that Meghan may have harbored envy towards Kate due to their respective living arrangements adds another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of royal relationships. The biographer speculated that Meghan's expectations of royal life, including residing in a palatial setting, clashed with the reality of their initial accommodations at Nottingham Cottage, humorously referred to by Harry as "my hovel."
While the veracity of Seward's claims remains subject to debate, her insights draw from a career spent in close proximity to the Royal Family, including interactions with Princess Diana and attendance at events involving both Prince Harry and Prince William. As the conversation around these allegations unfolds, it underscores the enduring fascination with the dynamics within the House of Windsor and the intricate relationships that define it.
