Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was reportedly not allowed to wear the iconic Spencer tiara during her wedding to Prince Harry.
Despite being born a Spencer, it was expected that Meghan would adhere to the traditions of the Royal family rather than her late mother-in-law’s lineage.
While Princess Diana, the former wife of Prince Charles, was a Spencer by birth, her sons William and Harry carry the Windsor surname, signifying their status as members of the Royal family.
Renowned author and journalist Tom Bower shed light on the confusion surrounding Harry’s claim that Meghan embodied his late mother in his book “Revenge.”
Bower revealed that William and his wife Catherine were perplexed by Harry’s assertion, as they failed to see any similarities between Meghan and Diana.
This revelation came to light when a tweet from a Meghan enthusiast, Robin Lynn King, drew attention to a tweet allegedly posted by Meghan herself under the handle Sussex Squatty Myra.
In the tweet, she expressed frustration over the Queen’s staff’s resistance to her choice of tiara, claiming that the Spencers had offered her the Spencer tiara and even designed her wedding veil around it.
However, when the Queen realized the potential negative perception this would create, she intervened.
Harry’s memoir also alluded to the Spencer tiara, suggesting that Meghan had been offered the opportunity to wear it and that the design of her veil was inspired by its scalloped edges.
The Daily Mail, a publication favored by the Sussexes, further substantiated this claim.
However, it is important to note that while Diana did not personally own the tiara, it was a cherished heirloom passed down through generations of Spencer women.
Both of Diana’s sisters, Baroness Jane Fellows and Lady Sarah MacCorkdale, wore the tiara on their wedding days as well.
The question arises: why would Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, allow Meghan to wear the tiara but not Catherine?
According to Bower’s book, Charles and Diana’s siblings did not share Harry’s belief that Meghan resembled their late sister.
In fact, they reportedly held reservations about Meghan’s compatibility with the royal family.
It is therefore doubtful whether Meghan was ever truly offered the Spencer tiara.
Additionally, Harry’s claim that the Queen pleaded with Meghan to wear one of the royal tiaras seems unfounded.
Queen Elizabeth II, known for her dignified demeanor, is unlikely to resort to begging.
While Diana never had the opportunity to meet Meghan, Harry had hoped that his mother’s family would see similarities between the two women.
However, his expectations were shattered when they failed to recognize any commonalities and expressed doubts about Meghan’s suitability for royal life.
Bower’s book delves into Harry’s introduction of Meghan to his aunt, Baroness Jane Fellows, his two sisters, and Diana’s friend Julius Samuel.
Harry had hoped that these individuals, who were close to Diana, would perceive a resemblance between his mother and his fiancée.
Disappointingly for him, they did not share his perspective and instead believed Meghan would struggle to fit into the royal family.
According to Bower, Prince William urged Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, to voice the concerns of the siblings.
This allegedly provoked a bitter reaction from Harry.
The unease within the family regarding Harry and Meghan’s relationship is a recurring theme in Bower’s book, “Revenge.”
While the claims made in the book may shed light on the dynamics within the Royal family, it is important to consider multiple perspectives and interpretations.
The decision to deny Meghan the opportunity to wear the Spencer tiara remains a point of contention, as it symbolizes the delicate balance between tradition and individual identity within the monarchy.