In his highly anticipated autobiography “Spare,” Prince Harry dives into the tensions that brewed just days before his wedding to Meghan Markle, shedding light on an alleged rift involving Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The book, which hit the shelves today, contains remarkable details and text message exchanges that reveal the behind-the-scenes drama between the royal women.
The saga first took shape when reports surfaced that Kate made Meghan cry over flower girl dresses.
According to snippets from the book, it was a stressful few days leading to the 2018 royal wedding, with Kate voicing concerns about Princess Charlotte‘s attire.
References are made to a frustrating back-and-forth, highlighting how the issue escalated when Meghan insisted alterations could be made promptly at Kensington Palace.
Harry recounts one particular exchange where Kate expresses her dissatisfaction about the fit of Charlotte’s dress: “Charlotte’s dress is too big, too long, too baggy,” she reportedly texted Meghan, causing further tension.
He clarifies that these dresses were prepared based on previously taken measurements, indicating a miscommunication rather than a fashion crisis.
In a bid to ease the situation, Meghan reminded Kate that a tailor was on standby, ready to assist.
She texted back, “Right, and I told you the tailor has been standing by since 8am. Here. At KP.
Can you take Charlotte to have it altered, as the other mums are doing?” However, Kate remained adamant, insisting that all the dresses needed to be remade, citing advice from her own wedding dress designer.
The conflict levels escalated when Meghan, amidst the emotional turmoil surrounding her father, Thomas Markle, sought to address the stress of the situation with Kate.
Harry writes, “Meg asked if Kate was aware of what was going on right now.
With her father.” The tension was palpable, and Kate’s focus seemed solely on the wedding logistics as she reiterated, “the dresses.
And the wedding is in four days!”
Despite Meghan’s plea highlighting her family crisis, Kate’s response was seemingly indifferent, stating, “Yes, Kate, I know…” The exchanges continued, with Harry noting that Kate felt “problems with the way Meg was planning her wedding,” pointing to disagreements over party arrangements.
Eventually, the text exchanges led to Meghan suggesting, “If the dress doesn’t fit then please take Charlotte to see Ajay.
He’s been waiting all day.” Kate’s curt response of “Fine” seemingly closed the loop on their argument, but it ended with Meghan in tears, which Harry describes upon arriving home.
A few months later, the press released narratives claiming Meghan had caused Kate to cry, prompting a meeting between the two couples.
During this gathering, Harry reveals a startling moment when the truth behind the leaked information began to surface.
He writes about the conversations they had when Kate openly confessed, “I know, Meghan, that I was the one who made you cry.”
However, the conversation quickly turned, as the group began to consider who might have leaked the story.
Harry recounts the tension in the room as William tentatively admitted to sharing details during a dinner with their father, King Charles III, and Camilla while in Australia.
This revelation left both Meghan and Harry stunned.
“I put my hand over my face. Meg froze. A heavy silence fell. So now we knew,” Harry reflects.
With this shared knowledge simmering in the air, they concluded it was clear where the misinformation had originated.
Meghan later addressed the incident during her memorable 2021 conversation with Oprah Winfrey.
Despite the public narrative, she emphasized that she bore no ill will toward Kate, saying she preferred not to divulge the specifics of their dispute since Kate had already apologized and she had moved on.
Ultimately, the intertwined relationships, the scrutiny from the media, and the royal expectations created a perfect storm of misunderstandings.
Harry’s retelling in “Spare” not only aims to clarify his wife’s image but serves as a poignant reminder of the pressures faced by the royal family amidst personal struggles and public expectations.
