A new biography about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claims Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘barely acknowledged’ the couple at their final royal engagement.
Finding Freedom, written by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, is set to be published next month, and is being serialised in The Times and The Sunday Times.
The book will shed light on the couple’s departure from the Royal Family, and the events that led to them stepping down from their roles at the end of March.
An excerpt from the book suggests Harry and Meghan were barely speaking to William and Kate when they attended the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in March, which was their final official engagement.
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“While Harry and Meghan both greeted William and Kate with smiles, the Cambridges showed little response,” the book says.
“It was the first time the two couples had seen each other since January.”
The book claims William simply nodded at Harry to acknowledge him, but the Prince apparently ignored Meghan completely.
“Although Meghan tried to make eye contact with Kate, the duchess barely acknowledged her,” the book adds.
The book also reports that Harry was the driving force behind their decision to leave the Royal Family, despite speculation that it was Meghan who pushed for them to quit.
“Fundamentally, Harry wanted out,” a source said. “Deep down, he was always struggling within that world. She’s opened the door for him on that.”
The book also reports that Meghan told a friend in March: “I gave up my entire life for this family. I was willing to do whatever it takes. But here we are. It’s very sad.”
Finding Freedom: Harry, Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family was written by royal watchers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.
The biography was reportedly written “with the participation of those closest to the couple”, but Harry and Meghan have denied being involved with the book whatsoever.
A spokesperson for the couple has said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not interviewed and did not contribute to Finding Freedom.”
“This book is based on the authors’ own experiences as members of the royal press corps and their own independent reporting.”
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