Meghan Markle saw herself as the royal family’s “new Princess Diana”, according to a celebrity biographer.
Tom Bower’s explosive new book claims the Duchess of Sussex was unhappy to be “subservient” to sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
The Duchess of Sussex was allegedly unhappy to be ‘subservient to Kate Middleton’, according to celebrity biographer Tom Bower. Credit: AFP
Tom also claimed Meghan Markle thought she was the new ‘Princess Diana’. Credit: PA
The biographer’s book, House of Beckham, focuses on Victoria and David Beckham’s relationship and careers, but also touches upon their friendship with the royal family.
Tom claims Meghan saw herself as the “Royal Family’s new Diana”, following the success of the Sussexes’ first foreign royal tour to Australia.
During the whirlwind visit, the Duchess of Sussex announced she was pregnant with Prince Archie.
However, the celebrity biographer claims Meghan was discontent that “in the royal hierarchy she was subservient to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen.”
Previously, Meghan discussed how unusual she found it to have to curtsy to the late Queen, saying it was like “medieval times” in their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.
Prince Harry said that he had reminded a stunned Meghan in the car on the way their that she would have to curtsy to his grandmother, given that she was the sitting monarch.
At that point she demonstrated the exaggerated curtsy and seemed to chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all.
Online commenters were quick to slam her for appearing to mock the institution of the monarchy.
Tom claimed that Meghan “put on airs” around Victoria when they first met, due to her status within the royal family and also as the Californian actress felt she had “little in common” with the former Spice Girl.
The biography states: “In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame.
“As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.
Tom claimed Meghan was discontent that ‘in the royal hierarchy she was subservient to Catherine’. Credit: Getty
Meghan seemed to make light of having to curtsy to the Queen. Credit: NETFLIX
She demonstrated an exaggerated bow, before straightening with a chuckle. Credit: NETFLIX
Tom’s book, House of Beckham, mentions the rumoured ‘rift’ between the Beckhams and the Sussexes, despite their royal wedding invite in 2018. Credit: Getty
“They owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts and much more money. And she was soon to be a duchess.”
According to the book, Victoria reportedly made an effort to befriend Meghan, due to her family’s long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and Prince Wiliam.
Tom added that “a member of Victoria’s staff offered Harry’s fiancé advice on the best facials and hairdressing in London.”
Meghan is also said to have asked Victoria if she could provide her with free clothes and handbags, however this was “vetoed by the Palace for being against their rules.”
Due to her wish to avoid paparazzi, Meghan allegedly stayed at the Beckham residence in Beverly Hills during a private trip, and it meant her “secretly provided for by the Beckhams’ staff.”
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