Meghan Markle was shocked by the difference in living conditions between Prince Harry and Prince William when she visited the Prince and Princess of Wales’s apartment in Kensington Palace for the first time, according to a royal biographer. The Duke of Sussex was living in a small two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage, while Prince William and Kate were living in the luxurious 20-room Apartment 1A. This visit reportedly sparked tensions between the two couples, with Meghan feeling that Harry deserved better material wealth.
In his new biography, Rob Jobson revealed that Meghan was surprised by the lavish lifestyle of Prince William compared to where she and Harry were living. Despite understanding William’s position as the heir to the throne, Meghan believed that Harry, as a royal prince, also deserved more materially. Prince Harry himself admitted to feeling embarrassed about his home when he first brought Meghan there, describing Nottingham Cottage as far from a palace.
The couple later moved to Frogmore Cottage, which they vacated after stepping down as working royals. Reports suggest that the property, which underwent a costly renovation, remains empty. The relationship between the two brothers and their spouses deteriorated after Harry and Meghan’s royal exit, with Meghan not attending any events in the UK since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.
Prince Harry expressed concerns about bringing Meghan back to the UK due to fears of potential attacks fueled by negative tabloid stories. Rob Jobson’s biography also highlighted the unintentional competition between Catherine and Meghan in the press, despite Catherine not actively promoting such portrayals.
The differences in material wealth between the two royal couples have been a point of contention, with Meghan’s visit to Prince William and Kate’s lavish apartment highlighting the contrast. The impact of these disparities on the relationship between the brothers and their spouses remains a subject of ongoing speculation and analysis. As the dynamics within the royal family continue to evolve, the legacy of these tensions and differences in wealth may shape future interactions and decisions within the monarchy.
