Kate Middleton and Prince William ‘warned Harry not to rush into marrying Meghan Markle’, scathing new book claims
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KATE Middleton and Prince William “warned Prince Harry about rushing” his relationship with Meghan Markle, claims a controversial new book.
Writing in , investigative journalists Dylan Howard and Andy Tillett claim that the Cambridges stepped in to warn Harry that it would take time for Meg to “integrate”.
In explosive claims, Howard and Tillett write that the Duke of Cambridge took his younger brother aside to ask “is she the right one?” after meeting her.
And according to the book, the Duke of Sussex was less than impressed with the well-meaning advice.
The authors argue: “The rifts that eventually opened up in the Royal family after Meghan arrived could have been avoided if Harry was able to empathise and take his brother’s concerns in the spirit they were intended.”
But it wasn’t just William who stepped in, according to the authors, who sensationally claim that Kate Middleton had some advice for her brother-in-law who had previously referred to her as "the big sister I never had."
They write: “She gently reminded him that he was dating someone with a completely different life, past, and career and it would take time, care and attention for them to integrate.”
However, there were a few who were eager to embrace Meghan with open arms, say the journalists.
After one meeting with a group of senior royals, one royal aide said of Meghan, “All their IQs put together would not equal hers.”
The writers claim that Harry was attracted to the Duchess of Sussex’s “confidence, commitment, drive and ambition.”
They suggest he was “subconsciously he was seeking a figure to replace the mother so cruelly torn from him at a vulnerable age.”
Another insider told the authors that Harry is now eager to protect Meghan in ways that he could not with Diana.
They explained: “It’s my opinion that Harry feels he couldn’t protect his mother, so he’s going all out to protect his wife.
“He is so sensitive he often sees criticism or negativity where there isn’t any.”
Royals at War: The Untold Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split with the House of Windsor by Dylan Howard and Andy Tillett was released today on Kindle, with the book release anticipated for July 23.
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