Sussexes push back strongly against allegations made by royal author
A new book by royal author Tom Bower has sparked fresh debate online after claiming that Meghan Markle once snapped at Prince William during a tense meeting intended to repair relations between the two royal couples.
The claims appear in Bower’s latest book, Betrayal, which describes an alleged confrontation that took place shortly after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned from their honeymoon in 2018.
According to the account, the meeting was organised as an attempt to ease tensions between the couples. It reportedly took place over tea at William and Catherine’s apartment inside Kensington Palace.
The book claims that the conversation became heated during the gathering, which included William, Catherine, Harry and Meghan Markle. Bower alleges that at one point Meghan sharply responded to William during the discussion.
In the book’s version of events, Meghan is said to have told William, “If you don’t mind, get your finger out of my face,” as the situation escalated. The author describes the moment as a confrontation that quickly derailed what had been intended as a reconciliation meeting between the couples.
The gathering reportedly took place in the Cambridges’ recently redecorated apartment at Kensington Palace soon after Harry and Meghan returned from their honeymoon in June 2018.
However, the claims have been strongly rejected by representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson for the couple criticised Bower’s work and questioned the credibility of his commentary. The spokesperson said the author’s remarks had “long crossed the line from criticism into fixation.”
They also accused him of building theories about people he does not know, adding that those looking for factual information would seek it elsewhere.
The book’s claims have quickly circulated across social media, reigniting discussion about the reported tensions between the two royal households during that period.
