The first trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix documentary has caused quite a stir among royal fans since its release on Friday morning.
Viewers were quick to notice a particular photo in the trailer that showed the couple walking hand in hand through a waiting room in Buckingham Palace.
However, the issue arose when it was speculated that the photographer had been sneaked into the palace to capture the shot, despite the late Queen’s disapproval of photos being taken in royal quarters.
This revelation has led many to question whether Prince Harry and Meghan sought permission from the Queen before proceeding with the photo shoot.
A royal source spoke to the Telegraph about the incident, expressing surprise at the presence of a photographer in an area where permission is typically required for picture-taking.
It is reported that royal aides made complaints about the photographer at the time the picture was taken.
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her strong emphasis on privacy, even refusing a previous request from the Sussexes to bring a photographer into royal quarters.
The fact that they did not seek permission this time has left some speculating that their actions may have disappointed the late Queen, particularly as she was aware of her failing health and was looking to tie up loose ends with the couple.
According to a royal insider quoted in Giles Brandreth’s biography of Queen Elizabeth II, the late Queen knew both her own health and Prince Harry’s were deteriorating.
As she began to prepare for her eventual passing, the Sussexes’ behavior was seen as doubly difficult to handle, given the timing.
This revelation comes at a time when the Queen had released a statement emphasizing that Prince Harry and Meghan were still beloved members of the family.
Insiders quoted by the Telegraph suggest that the Queen was left devastated, bewildered, and disappointed by the couple’s actions.
Furthermore, there are speculations that the royal family may have allowed Giles Brandreth to mention Queen Elizabeth’s alleged cancer in his book as a way to prevent Prince Harry from breaking the news himself in his upcoming memoir.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Die For Daily podcast, discussed this fan theory during an appearance on GB News.
She mentioned receiving a message suggesting that Brandreth may have obtained permission from the family to include the information in his book, possibly to control how it was released to the public.
This move would ensure that it wasn’t seen as breaking news if Prince Harry were to mention it in his memoir.
The controversy surrounding the Netflix documentary and the alleged handling of Queen Elizabeth’s health news has added fuel to the already intense scrutiny faced by Prince Harry and Meghan.
As the couple continues to navigate their post-royal life, their actions and decisions are under constant observation, with both supporters and critics closely following their every move.