Jaye Griffiths, the narrator of Channel 5 documentary Harry & Meghan: What Next? said: “Even before the birth, Meghan’s celebrity lifestyle seemed to jar with royal protocol.
“It was the first sign of a break with royal tradition. And there would be more to come.
“There were signs that a showdown with the Royal Family was now inevitable.”
Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter noted Meghan opted to fly to New York on a chartered jet instead of a commercial flight – a move that sparked disapproval towards her and Harry.
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They also took another break from tradition by refusing to pose for the photographers with their son, opting instead for a more private photo-op inside Windsor Castle.
Speculation about the couple’s relationship with the Royal Family emerged shortly after, with Meghan and Kate, the Princess of Wales being dogged by rumours of a break.
But sources later reported frostiness had developed instead between Harry and Prince William – with the Duke himself confirming he and his brother were “on different paths” in a bombshell interview with ITV during his tour to South Africa in 2019.
The couple agreed to a six-week break from duty shortly after their return, spending the period in Canada.
During their initial stay in North America, they announced their intention to step down from their working royal positions and set up a new home in the United States.
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