According to royal author Hugo Vickers, the late monarch — who was known to share a close relationship with her grandson — initially welcomed Meghan warmly. When Harry and Meghan began dating in 2016, the Queen reportedly described the former actress as a “breath of fresh air” and even invited her to spend Christmas at Sandringham before the couple were married.
However, Vickers claims that behind the scenes, the Queen had concerns.
“The Queen herself suggested that Harry should wait a year,” he wrote.
“He did not take her advice. Instead, as we know, the wedding went ahead just over six months after the couple’s engagement.”
Reactions and Debate Around the Claims
Discussing the revelations, comedian Diane Spencer weighed in during a television appearance, saying:
“You’ve got to listen to your nana! You’ve got to listen to your nana when it comes to stuff like this!”
However, presenter Alex Armstrong defended the couple, pointing out that Harry and Meghan now have two children and appear happy. Spencer responded skeptically:
“Well, you think?”
She also referenced reports about Meghan’s behavior, adding: