In a bombshell revelation from royal correspondent Robert Jobson, it’s been claimed that Prince William barred Meghan Markle from donning any of the late Princess Diana’s iconic jewelry at her wedding to Prince Harry. This move, as outlined in Jobson’s forthcoming book Catherine, the Princess of Wales, highlights the deepening rift between the royal brothers and their spouses.
According to excerpts obtained by the Daily Mail, William, now the Prince of Wales, harbored significant reservations about his younger brother’s swift courtship of the “Suits” star. Jobson writes that William urged Harry to “cool the relationship,” suggesting that Markle needed more time to acclimate to royal protocols before committing to marriage.
The Prince of Wales’s unease was so pronounced that he reportedly sought assurances from the Queen herself that Markle would not be permitted to wear any of Diana’s cherished pieces. This decision starkly contrasts with the Queen’s allowance for Catherine, William’s wife, to wear Diana’s jewelry, which was deemed acceptable due to Catherine’s established rank within the royal family.
Jobson’s book details that William proposed to Catherine with the very same 12-carat sapphire and diamond ring that once belonged to Diana, further emphasizing the symbolic nature of this heirloom within the royal family.
The tensions between the brothers, according to Jobson, were already strained well before Markle entered the royal picture. Harry and Meghan’s rapid relationship progression was a source of concern for William, who worried that his brother was rushing into marriage. This apprehension, Jobson suggests, only exacerbated the friction between the siblings, culminating in a dramatic confrontation described in Harry’s memoir, Spare, where William allegedly assaulted his younger brother.
Harry and Meghan’s whirlwind romance began in June 2016, with the couple getting engaged just five months later. Their wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018 was a high-profile event, but behind the scenes, familial discord was simmering.
In another revelation, Jobson describes a heated dispute between King Charles and William over the safety of the royal family’s helicopter travel. Charles, now 75, reportedly expressed serious concerns about the risks associated with William’s frequent helicopter trips, which were used to transport himself, Kate, and their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
According to Jobson, this disagreement led to a tense showdown between the monarch and his heir. Charles allegedly insisted that William sign a formal document acknowledging the safety risks involved and taking full responsibility for the use of helicopters.
These revelations offer a glimpse into the turbulent dynamics within the royal family, painting a picture of strained relationships and ongoing disputes that have unfolded behind the gilded gates of Buckingham Palace. As the royal drama continues to unfold, the spotlight remains fixed on the inner workings of this storied institution.
