While Prince Harry and his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II used to have a great relationship, royal aides claimed things began to deteriorate after he became engaged to Meghan Markle. In the beginning,

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the royal family has been strained for years, with the couple famously quitting their roles and moving to the US in 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly "frustrated" after details of their secret "peace talks" with King Charles made headlines.

Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was rocky, according to a royal expert. Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, left the royal family in 2020, and were believed to have kept a warm relationship with the monarch before her death only two years later.

EXCLUSIVE: A former royal staffer talks about how Prince Harry's relationship with Queen Elizabeth II deteriorated after he married Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's total departure from the royal family came down to the use of just one word, according to a source.Five years following their shocking choice to step down as senior royals,

In her final weeks, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly made some uncharacteristic remarks about Prince Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle.

Royal insider Sally Bedell Smith published a statement by the queen's cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, in her Substack, Royal Extra on June 29, 2025. In the post, Anson reportedly told Bedell Smith the monarch had concerns about Harry and Meghan's marriage before the 2018 event took place.

Apparently the Queen's cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, had a lot to say about the vibes between Her Majesty and Prince Harry before she passed away, and it's only just been revealed. Anson was friends with biographer Sally Bedell Smith, who published parts of their conversations in her Substack, Royal Extras.

Prince Harry once shared a close bond with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. However, he allegedly later blew their relationship with the late monarch. A friend of the late Queen claimed that this happened long before Harry tied the knot to Meghan Markle.