Meghan Markle, despite having the “potential” to bond with King Charles, was unable to bridge the gap before a bitter feud came into the picture. Although Meghan is no longer on good terms with the Royal Family, one specialist believes there could have been an opportunity to foster a “strong” kinship within the family.
Marrying into The Firm in 2018 when she wed Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex became a focal point for royal observers around the globe. However, the couple sent shockwaves worldwide with their decision to step down as senior royals just two years later.
The Royal Family has since found themselves at odds with Harry and Meghan as the pair continue to make damning allegations about The Firm. According to relationship guru Louella Alderson, although it seems improbable that harmony will be restored, she points out there was a stage when Meghan could have built a “deeper level” connection with her in-laws.
In an exclusive sit-down with the Mirror, Louella highlighted how King Charles’ offer to accompany Meghan at her wedding signified a peace gesture by the sovereign.
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She said: “It’s unlikely that Meghan ever had a close relationship with members of the Royal Family since she started dating Prince Harry.
“Developing a close bond with family members takes time, effort and a genuine connection. Without this investment in a relationship, it’s hard to build a strong and positive bond. If there were early signs of both parties not connecting on a deeper level, it’s possible that their relationship would never be a close one.
“Despite this, there were some moments that showed the potential for a close family relationship between Meghan and the Royals. One such moment was when Charles offered to walk Meghan down the aisle on her wedding day instead of her father, who wasn’t invited.”
Thomas Markle had been scheduled to give his daughter away at her wedding to Harry, but things changed when Thomas became the centre of a scandal when he was caught staging paparazzi snaps of himself preparing for the wedding in exchange for payment. Thomas then confirmed he would not attend the wedding after the fallout from the scandal left him looking “stupid and hammy”.
The Palace, however, went on to confirm that the real reason behind Thomas not attending his daughter’s wedding was due to health issues. Charles then stepped in to give Meghan away.
Louella stated: “It’s unlikely that this gesture was for show but more a genuine attempt from King Charles to be supportive and welcoming of his new daughter-in-law. There has been so much that has happened between Prince Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family since the wedding that has strained their relationship. This is most likely where any potential for a close family relationship came to an end.”
