In an eye-opening new interview, royal biographer Tom Bower delivers a scathing assessment of Meghan Markle’s approach to the British royal family, declaring that she fundamentally misread Prince Harry’s family and underestimated the institution’s resilience. Bower, known for his penetrating and often harsh royal exposés, describes Meghan’s attempts at modernizing the monarchy as a “royal disaster” that has backfired spectacularly.
According to Bower, Meghan projected her own ambitions onto the royal family, expecting swift acceptance and cooperation. Instead, she faced an entrenched system resistant to change. Bower argues that Meghan’s strong-willed personality, combined with her Hollywood savvy, created a clash with royal traditions that many in the palace found intolerable.
The author also critiques Meghan’s handling of family dynamics, suggesting that multiple public spats and controversies arose because she “failed to grasp the nuances of royal protocol and power.” Bower points to key moments—such as the infamous Oprah interview and leaked confidential letters—that he claims irrevocably damaged Harry’s standing with his relatives.
Bower paints a picture of a royal family caught between preserving its legacy and adapting to modern pressures but feeling undermined by Meghan’s public crusade. He accuses the Duchess of “miscalculating the loyalty and patience of the Windsors,” leading to escalating tensions that have shocked fans and insiders alike.
In addition, Bower notes that while Meghan has formidable ambition and charisma, she often falters in execution, leading to “dramatic missteps” that have alienated key allies within the royal fold. He highlights efforts by Prince William and King Charles to restore order and pull the family out of the media storm created by Meghan and Harry’s actions.
Despite the ongoing drama, Bower believes the royal family will endure but warns Meghan’s legacy will remain a cautionary tale about the dangers of clashing with centuries-old institutions.
As Bower prepares a new book detailing this royal saga, fans eagerly anticipate more revelations that could shed light on one of the most controversial chapters in modern royal history.
