Prince Philip was reportedly deeply upset when he learned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s intention to step back from their royal duties. According to royal author Christopher Andersen’s book, *Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry and Meghan*, the Duke of Edinburgh expressed his frustration to Queen Elizabeth II, stating that he felt the couple’s announcement on Instagram without prior notification to senior royals was highly disrespectful.
The book suggests that Philip, who was unfamiliar with social media, was particularly hurt by Harry and Meghan’s actions. He even admitted to an aide that he and others might have misjudged Meghan from the start, saying, “It appears as if, we were wrong about her all along.” This sentiment reportedly stemmed from a growing perception within the royal family that Meghan was a modern-day version of Wallis Simpson, the American woman who caused a constitutional crisis by marrying King Edward VIII, leading to his abdication.
The book also reveals that Prince Charles, Harry’s father, had a strong reaction to the news. Charles allegedly spoke with Harry over the phone, urging him to “try and fix” the situation.
While Buckingham Palace has maintained its usual policy of not commenting on such claims, the publication of these details offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes turmoil surrounding Harry and Meghan’s departure from the Royal Family.
