dailyloe.com – Royal author Hugo Vickers has shared a private recollection of Queen Elizabeth II’s reaction to Prince Harry stepping back from royal duties. Vickers claims the late Queen referred to Harry as a ‘childminder’ following his 2020 departure. This insight comes from the author of ‘Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History’.
Vickers made these comments during an appearance on the Palace Confidential podcast. He suggested the Queen felt Prince Harry had ‘deserted the ship’. The author believes this move caused the monarch significant personal stress.
The remarks refer to Prince Harry’s decision to leave the UK with Meghan Markle. He relinquished his royal duties and military titles in 2021. This included his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Vickers stated the Queen contrasted Harry’s former high-ranking military position with his new life. He paraphrased her alleged sentiment about the sudden shift. The author claims to have met the Queen over forty times.
Meghan Markle has previously spoken about struggling with royal life pressures. She found the reality more challenging than expected. This context frames the couple’s decision to step back.
Vickers expressed strong personal feelings about the situation’s impact. He said he would ‘never forgive’ the Sussexes for the stress caused. The author firmly believes the Queen felt abandoned.
The claims offer a glimpse into the perceived private tensions within the Royal Family. They highlight the personal fallout from a major institutional change. The story continues to generate public and media discussion years later.[]
Source: Yahoo
