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According to a new book, the former Queen believed that the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding gown was “excessively white” due to her previous marriage before meeting Prince Harry.
Former Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward stated in her book My Mother and I that Queen Elizabeth II only shared her thoughts with her most trusted companions.
According to sources, Lady Elizabeth Anson, a cousin of the Queen, was one of the trusted individuals who expressed concern about the dress being unsuitable for a divorced woman.
According to Seward, the monarch believed it was inappropriate for a divorced individual remarrying in a church to appear overly pure and showy.
According to the book, the late Prince Philip gave the Duchess of Sussex the nickname “DoW” as she reminded him of the Duchess of Windsor.
The romantic involvement of Wallis Simpson, a divorced woman, with Edward VIII sparked a major crisis within the monarchy during the 20th century. This ultimately resulted in his decision to give up his position as the ruler.
Before marrying Harry in 2018, Meghan was previously wed to film producer Trevor Engleson. However, they divorced four years prior to her marriage with Harry.
The Queen, who has since passed away, believed that it was not suitable for Meghan to appear excessively innocent.
According to the excerpt published in the Daily Mail, the former Queen was not happy with Prince Charles taking on the role of walking Meghan down the aisle in place of her father, and was worried about 96-year-old Philip’s choice to not use a cane during the wedding.
Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly displeased with Harry’s behavior during the wedding planning and felt that their relationship suffered greatly as a result. This rift only grew deeper when Harry chose to step down from his duties as a royal.
A high-ranking Netflix official has revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently working on multiple new projects with the streaming platform.
In 2020, following their resignation as senior members of the royal family and move to the US, Harry and Meghan agreed to a five-year contract with Netflix worth an estimated $100 million (equivalent to approximately £78 million).
As part of the agreement, the pair has launched a six-episode series called “Harry & Meghan” which delves into their love story, wedding, and choice to depart from the UK and relocate to Los Angeles.
Source: independent.co.uk
