The book also revisits other moments of unease surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan’s place in the monarchy. One extract claims Queen Elizabeth II privately felt Meghan’s wedding dress was “too white” for a divorcée marrying in church, a reflection of the Queen’s traditional views rather than a public criticism. Meghan’s gown, elegant and minimalist with long sleeves and a bateau neckline, became iconic, yet reportedly caused quiet disapproval behind palace doors.
Royal commentators have also noted echoes between Prince Harry and Edward VIII. Historian Hugo Vickers previously suggested that both men appeared deeply unsettled after stepping away from royal duties. He remarked that each seemed to pursue personal happiness at great cost, leaving behind a visible sense of sadness.
The historical shadow of Wallis Simpson looms large over this comparison. After Edward VIII abdicated, she was denied the HRH title, a move widely attributed to the Queen Mother’s deep hostility toward her. Biographers have since described this as a deliberate humiliation that effectively kept the couple in exile.