Prince Harry recently found himself at odds with his wife, Meghan Markle, following an awkward incident at a polo match in Florida, according to royal insiders. The event, which unfolded at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, became the stage for a notable public misunderstanding that has since escalated tensions within their relationship.
The incident occurred after Harry's team secured a victory, and he was in the process of receiving a trophy. Meghan, present to support her husband, was caught on video directing a female attendee on where to stand during the photo session, a move that did not sit well with observers or Prince Harry himself. According to sources, Meghan insisted the woman stand next to her instead of beside Harry, which led to visible discomfort and drew criticism for appearing controlling
Observers at the event and those who later viewed the incident online described Meghan's action as overbearing, with one insider noting, "It's clear Meghan wasn't asking, she was telling!" The situation led to negative comments, which reportedly included feedback from Prince Harry, who expressed his embarrassment and dissatisfaction with how the events unfolded.
Following the incident, discussions between the couple became inevitably strained. "He was very embarrassed and had words with Meghan. You could have cut the tension with a knife," a source disclosed. Harry's reaction highlights his growing concerns over their public perception and his desire for more natural, less staged public appearances.
Meghan, on the other hand, defended her actions as polite gestures misunderstood by the public and their critics. She described the criticism as another example of how her actions are unfairly scrutinized, telling insiders, "She calls it a classic case of her critics using whatever they can as a stick to beat her with."
This polo match episode is just one aspect of the couple's current projects and public engagements. They are actively working on new productions for Netflix, including a series curated by Meghan that focuses on the joys of cooking, gardening, and entertaining, as well as a project about polo that aims to reveal the demanding nature of the sport.
Moreover, Prince Harry is preparing for his upcoming trip to England for the Invictus Games, an event he founded that supports wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. There is speculation about whether Meghan will join him immediately or shortly after his arrival. Given the recent public scrutiny, sources suggest Harry is particularly keen on avoiding any disruptions that might detract from the significance of the event.
The insider added, "But this time Harry is adamant about one thing: He doesn't want any upset over pictures to take away from the good cause, especially because a recent poll indicates some 60 percent of the public holds her in contempt."
The National Enquirer Spoke with the sources.
