Safe to say this dream backfired! Meghan Markle had aspirations of being as popular as Beyoncé after marrying Prince Harry, a new book on the royals is now claiming!
According to author Valentine Low in his new book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown via the Times of London on Sunday, an insider revealed the Duchess’ thought-process while marrying Harry, saying: Hah!
What an unexpected comparison — and certainly not one she ever got! What was the big problem standing in her way? Being a working royal didn’t exactly mesh well with the Beyoncé lifestyle the Suits alum wanted to live… apparently. Related: Prince Harry Learned About Queen Elizabeth’s Death… ONLINE?! While being a member of the royal family certainly boosted the 41-year-old’s popularity and fame around the world, it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, the insider continued: The pair tied the knot in May 2018 — but two years later, they were already looking to cut their ties with the royal family by stepping back from their duties as senior royals.
After making their intentions clear in an announcement posted on January 8, 2020, they met with the Duke of Sussex’s family (including the late Queen Elizabeth II) to discuss the unprecedented decision — a meeting known as the “Sandringham Summit.” According to the palace confidant, the royals tried to offer assistance — or anything really — to get the rogue couple to stay, the source noted: Mind you, their decision to leave reportedly came after a series of racist and biased behavior left Meghan desperately struggling with her mental health.
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