From the start of her relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle broke the royal rules on dress and decorum on several occasions, including being seen in public wearing jeans and engaging in some forbidden PDA. While royals are expected to stay neutral on political issues, the Duchess of Sussex made her stance on topics such as abortion rights clear. She even dared to forego a hat during an outing with Queen Elizabeth II, even though royal women normally follow Her Majesty's lead on headwear.
Lady Anne Glenconner asserted that Meghan came into the family with the unrealistic expectation that her life would be all banquets and Wimbledon boxes. "[A]ctually, being a member of the royal family — a lot of it is extremely boring," she informed Gyles Brandreth. Glenconner, a close friend of the queen for many years, added that senior royals spend much of their time traveling and chatting up folks from all walks of life. The Firm must make each introduction feel personal and important, and Glenconner alluded that Meghan just wasn't up to the challenge.
She isn't alone in her opinion either. Princess Margaret's former lady-in-waiting also shared a conversation she had with former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the queen's funeral. Out of curiosity, Glenconnor asked Kerry for his thoughts on the Sussexes. His response, she claims, was: "We all feel very, very sorry for Harry. I think I can just leave it at that."
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