Duchess Meghan, 38, and Prince Harry, 35, have pulled the rip cord. Since their decision to step down as senior royals, speculation has been made as to how the royal couple could exit. There is no doubt that the press had an immense influence on the decision of the newlywed couple. But in addition to the external influences, the relationships within the palace walls are said to have been severely damaged. As an insider told The Sunday Times, Meghan felt isolated from the start – this feeling had grown so strong that the former actress believed in a conspiracy against her.
Duchess Meghan isolated herself in Frogmore Cottage
The beginning of her malaise is said to have its origin in Kensington Palace. The royal employees are said to have given the impression, through their behavior towards the new woman at Prince Harry's side, that it was planned to exclude them from not treating them as members of the royal family. Time and again there were reports in the British tabloid press that Duchess Catherine, 38, praised as superiors in the sky. Duchess Meghan, on the other hand, was accused of being ludicrous, even diva-like.
The "Suits" actress is believed to believe that the conspiracy was intended to harm her reputation. True or not, Meghan's reputation actually suffered a lot in the months that followed. "She was convinced that there was a conspiracy against her, so she basically put herself in isolation when she moved to Frogmore," the source said.
Duchess Meghan wanted to be independent
In addition to the isolation inside and outside the Kensington Palace, there is another aspect that the 38-year-old is said to have had a hard time. "One of the things Meghan struggled with was not making any income," the insider reports. After fighting hard for her acting career, the walls of the monarchy seemed to narrow her. "She always worked and I think she felt unfulfilled. Having financial freedom was a big part of why she wanted to leave," the source said.
Insider about Duchess Meghan: "She wanted to get out of there!"
The feeling of not being enough, especially compared to her sister-in-law Duchess Catherine. In addition, the desire for a job and independence. The life of the former actress changed suddenly with the relationship with Prince Harry. After all, Meghan is said to have felt the way the press always said: she was the outsider of this family. "I think she felt like an outsider from the start. It wasn't the life she was used to and she wanted to get out," the insider reports. She did it. Out of the palace, out of England and even out of her obligations as a senior royal. Meghan and Harry have built a new life in the United States. As friends of the couple report, Meghan in particular is said to be flourishing in Los Angeles.
Sources used: The Sunday Times, Marie Claire
This article originally appeared on Gala.de.