Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have allegedly been left “disturbed” by Prince William’s move regarding his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, according to reports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be upset after the Prince of Wales publicly greeted the princesses at a recent family wedding, despite the couple having offered them support during their parents' scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Background: Beatrice and Eugenie's Low Profile
The daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have kept a low profile since their parents faced renewed humiliation over ties to convicted US paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. However, earlier this month, they made a public appearance together at the Cotswolds wedding of Peter Phillips, where they were seen greeting other royals, including Prince William. This public sign of acceptance has reportedly unsettled the Montecito couple.
Insider Claims of Betrayal
A source told Heat World: “Seeing them [Beatrice and Eugenie] quite literally kiss up to William after all the hours they’ve spent counselling them on how to handle this threat of eviction he’s been hanging over them was very disturbing for Harry and Meghan. Clearly the girls are doing all they can to save their own skins and unfortunately, that does make Meghan and Harry pretty uneasy. How can they trust them if they’re going to lay at William’s feet the moment that they get the chance?”
Impact on Royal Relations
The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the royal family, particularly between the Sussexes and the Prince of Wales. Harry and Meghan have been estranged from William since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. The couple's reported offer of support to Beatrice and Eugenie appears to have been undermined by the princesses' public display of unity with William, raising questions about trust and loyalty among the younger royals.
