A royal expert has just reignited public fury toward Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, accusing the couple of causing irreversible heartbreak to the late Queen Elizabeth and being the root cause of the royal family’s ongoing rift.
In a damning new interview with Fox News Digital, royal expert Hilary Fordwich didn’t hold back in describing just how deeply the Sussexes’ actions impacted the monarch in her final years. According to her, the pain Meghan and Harry inflicted on the Queen may be impossible to forgive.
“It is unforgivable that Harry was the cause of much heartbreak for Queen Elizabeth II,” Fordwich said, speaking candidly about what she sees as a massive betrayal by the once beloved prince and his American wife.
“Everyone around her knew of her sorrow and deep concern,” Fordwich continued, adding, “This is the root of the massive rift between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royal family.”
These remarks shine new light on how serious the royal fallout from Megxit truly was—especially for a monarch who had already weathered decades of family scandals, including the infamous abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII.
Fordwich insists the Sussexes’ exit from royal life was one of the darkest chapters in Queen Elizabeth’s reign when it came to family matters. “The pain they caused in the Queen’s waning years cannot ever be repaired,” she said. “The family and the nation will never forget it.”
Insiders close to the late Queen reportedly heard her call the entire situation a “complete catastrophe,” echoing earlier speculation that the monarch was blindsided and deeply hurt by Harry’s decision to leave.
Queen Elizabeth, who famously carried herself with stoic dignity, had reportedly hoped that the couple would live quietly after stepping away—much like Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, whose controversial love story echoed Harry and Meghan’s.
According to Fordwich, the Queen believed a quiet life abroad would minimize damage to the monarchy’s image. But instead, Meghan and Harry launched explosive interviews and documentaries, creating headlines that shook the institution to its core.
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Adding fuel to the fire, fellow royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams also criticized the couple for how they handled their royal departure. “One of the gravest charges that can be leveled at Harry and Meghan is that they made the Queen’s last years so difficult,” he told the outlet.
The late Queen was reportedly “deeply saddened” that Prince Harry chose to distance himself from the family, especially at a time when her health was declining and the monarchy was already undergoing intense scrutiny.
Despite attempts at reconciliation, including a brief appearance by Harry and Meghan at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and her funeral, the scars appear to remain raw on both sides.
Royal insiders believe that trust was permanently broken when the Sussexes aired family grievances on international television, notably during their Oprah Winfrey interview in 2021, and later through their Netflix docuseries.
For royalists and critics alike, the issue isn’t just about a prince stepping back from his duties—it’s about perceived betrayal during a time of national vulnerability.
Now, with King Charles on the throne and peace talks reportedly underway between father and son, questions remain whether forgiveness is truly possible within the royal family. But one thing seems clear: Queen Elizabeth’s heartbreak over the Sussex saga may be one of the most painful legacies left behind.
As the monarchy enters a new era, the shadow of this “unforgivable” rift continues to loom large—and the damage, according to experts, may never fully be undone.
