In a revelation that’s sending shockwaves through royal circles, a new report has unearthed Queen Elizabeth II’s private fears about Meghan Markle’s true intentions before she married Prince Harry.
According to royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith, the late monarch had serious concerns about the Duchess of Sussex’s feelings—and questioned whether the romance was genuine or calculated.
Quoting the Queen’s close confidante, Lady Elizabeth Anson, the author unveiled a previously hidden glimpse into what was really happening behind palace walls in the lead-up to the 2018 royal wedding.
“We hope but don’t quite think she is in love. We think she engineered it all,” Lady Elizabeth allegedly told Bedell Smith just two weeks before Meghan walked down the aisle at Windsor Castle.
The conversation, as reported by The Mail, paints a very different picture from the fairytale romance the public was sold. Behind the scenes, the Queen—referred to affectionately by Lady Elizabeth as “Jemima”—was reportedly uneasy about Meghan’s motives.
“My Jemima is very worried,” said Lady Elizabeth, according to the book. “Harry is besotted and weak about women.”
That statement alone speaks volumes. Royal insiders have long known Prince Harry to wear his heart on his sleeve, but this level of emotional vulnerability had those closest to the Queen concerned—especially if Meghan’s affections weren’t entirely sincere.
The explosive claims suggest that even before the wedding, Meghan was being viewed with suspicion by the monarchy’s inner circle. And if the Queen herself was unsure, it raises serious questions about how deep those doubts went.
Though the late monarch publicly welcomed Meghan into the family with warmth and tradition, these newly surfaced comments hint at a more complicated emotional reality.
At the time, Prince Harry appeared utterly smitten, and the world was captivated by the union of a royal prince and a glamorous American actress. But behind closed doors, Her Majesty and her confidants were reportedly not convinced the romance was organic.
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This fresh perspective adds a stunning layer of hindsight to the royal drama that has since unfolded—particularly Harry and Meghan’s controversial exit from royal duties, their bombshell interviews, and ongoing tensions with the palace.
If Queen Elizabeth had doubts from the start, it’s no wonder that Meghan’s later decisions—like the Oprah interview, accusations of racism, and tell-all media deals—may have only deepened those concerns.
The claims also appear to echo what many royal watchers have long suspected: that the speed and intensity of Harry and Meghan’s relationship raised eyebrows within the monarchy from the beginning.
While Meghan has repeatedly expressed her love and loyalty to Harry, these newly revealed fears from the Queen’s closest circle suggest that not everyone was convinced.
And now, years after that lavish royal wedding, with Harry and Meghan living in California and still estranged from much of the Royal Family, the Queen’s worries seem eerily prescient.
Though Queen Elizabeth never publicly voiced any reservations, these private remarks may explain the careful, measured approach she often took in dealing with the Sussexes’ departure and the fallout that followed.
As the Royal Family continues to navigate the aftershocks of Megxit and strained family ties, these stunning insights into the Queen’s private thoughts may shift how history views the lead-up to one of the most talked-about royal marriages in modern times. One thing is certain: the Queen may have seen more than she ever let on.
