As he prepared to marry Meghan Markle, Prince Harry made a heartfelt effort to repair his strained relationship with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. According to Lady Elizabeth Anson, a close family member who passed away in 2020, significant friction existed between Harry and the Queen in the lead-up to the high-profile wedding.
During this emotionally charged period, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was recovering from hip surgery, with medical staff carefully attending to his wellbeing. Amid these challenges, Harry sought to find closure with the Queen by writing her a thoughtful letter.
Lady Anson shared with journalist Sally Ann Beedel that Harry approached the situation with maturity: “He came to her on his own. She felt very left out, so he wrote her a letter explaining what was happening.” The tension primarily stemmed from Harry’s decision to request the Archbishop of Canterbury officiate the ceremony at St George’s Chapel without first consulting the Dean of Windsor, which upset the Queen.
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Discussing the fallout, Lady Anson revealed to journalist Sarah Bedell Smith, “Harry has strained his relationship with his grandmother. She was really upset. I was shocked when the Queen confided how saddened she felt.”
The week also brought further insights into Meghan’s role during wedding preparations, with reports in the Daily Express suggesting she displayed a commanding approach to planning the event.
In other royal news, the Royal Family announced the decommissioning of the Royal Train, marking a symbolic shift from the Elizabethan era to the new Carolean era. James Chalmers, Keeper of the Privy Purse, confirmed the decision in an official statement emphasizing a commitment to fiscal responsibility and modernization.
Chalmers stated, “The Royal Train has been cherished for many decades, but as we move forward, we must adapt to today’s realities. With His Majesty’s support, we are beginning the process to retire the train next year.” Set for decommissioning in 2027, the train will be replaced by two new helicopters, although the full taxpayer cost remains undetermined.