Princess Diana’s and Meghan Markle’s differences in treatment of staff are ‘stark,’ royal expert says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were "engaged in secret" and were "actually dating for less than a year before the proposal", it has been claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they had got engaged in late November 2017. At the time, Harry, 37, and Meghan, 41, posed outside Kensington Palace alongside a royal statement which claimed she had said yes "earlier this month".

LONDON, England – Prince Harry faces a life of permanent "exile" with King Charles III plotting to follow the playbook drawn up by the royals when they overcame the crisis triggered by Edward VIII, the king who abdicated in 1936 and was obliged to live the rest of his life outside the U.K.  That's what the headlines in the gossip columns say about the recent return of Harry and Meghan to the U.K., but the truth is much different.  Let me explain. The Royal family evolves and divides after each reign with no one safe from exclusion.

After Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the reconciliation between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the royal family remain uncertain.  Before "Megxit," royal insiders revealed that the Duchess of Sussex showed negative behavior towards the staff and even allegedly forced Prince Harry to put out a statement confirming they were an item, according to an explosive excerpt in the book "In Courtiers: the Hidden Power Behind the Crown" by Valentine Low.  "She was saying, ‘If you don’t put out a statement confirming I’m your girlfriend, I’m going to break up with you,’" a source told The Times royal reporter Valentine Low.  "He was freaking out, saying, ‘She’s going to dump me,’" the excerpt added.  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England.  (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images) Prince Harry and Markle’s relationship became public in October 2016 before getting married in 2019. The couple have made headlines for distancing themselves greatly from the royal family and in 2020, they stepped away from their senior royal duties.

Following protocol? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s children are now eligible to receive royal titles — but no official decisions have been made about the potential new prince and princess.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle were "very well protected" during a time of great loss – but the Duke of Sussex may still take the British government to court over his security arrangements in the U.K. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Some members of the royal family looked so somber as Queen Elizabeth‘s coffin was transported out of Westminster Abbey and brought to Wellington Arch after her funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have returned to the site of their 2018 royal wedding. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen back in Windsor, England, on Monday amid the events surrounding thestate funeral, procession, and committal service for Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel. The funeral took place at Westminster Abbey in London, England, with Harry and Meghan seated behind his father, King Charles III, and stepmother, Camilla, the Queen Consort.

An elegant tribute. Meghan Markle showed her appreciation for Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral, donning jewelry the late monarch gifted her.

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle) arrive at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Taking a beat. Meghan Markle’s upcoming Variety cover has been postponed out of respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

LONDON, England – There were audible gasps on the mall in London as the procession of cars carrying the senior royals to Westminster passed by the densely populated crowds that lined the streets of London. Not at the sight of the ceremonial splendor that London is famous for around the world, but at the sight of Meghan Markle and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.The two women sat together in the car – given their history and all that has gone on previously, who figured this was a great idea? Sophie, looking serene as ever, wore a black long-sleeved belted midi dress for the occasion, following the royal tradition of somber dressing during the mourning period.The princess accessorized minimally with a cross silver necklace and a black hat.  During the ceremony at Westminster Hall, the Countess of Wessex joined her husband and other members of the royal family, such as Kate, Princess of Wales, Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Beatrice, to honor Queen Elizabeth II.

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been thrown back into Royal life in London.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained in the UK after the Queen, Harry's grandmother, died on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, were already in the UK when Her Majesty was placed under medical supervision, as they'd flown over from the US to attend charity events in Manchester and London a few days prior.

Kate Middleton paid tribute to both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana at the late monarch's procession in London on 14 September. The Princess of Wales, 40, wore an all-black ensemble for the sombre occasion with a black netted veil across her face, paired with a striking diamond brooch and pearl earrings. The Diamond and Pearl Leaf brooch Kate wore belonged to the Queen, who sadly passed away on 8 September at Balmoral Castle, and the Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings belonged to the late Princess Diana.

and continue to show up alongside members of the royal family following the queen's death. On Tuesday, September 13, the Sussexes joined King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, and Prince Kate to receive Queen Elizabeth II's casket at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) join the rest of the royal family inside the Palace of Westminster as the First Watch begins their duty during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday (September 14) in London, England.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were among the members of the royal family who were present at Buckingham Palace for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth‘s coffin.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex have two children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet "Lili" Diana. Prince Harry is the son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana.

Pressing pause. Meghan Markle will reportedly hold off on releasing new episodes of her “Archetypes” podcast in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death.