Reports suggest that Queen Elizabeth was furious when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claimed she had given her blessing to naming their daughter Lilibet. The monarch is said to have expressed her anger, stating, “I don’t own the palaces, I don’t own the paintings, the only thing I own is my name. And now they’ve taken that,” according to insiders.
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Queen Elizabeth – Book Launch Reignites Royal Row
As Robert Hardman launches his new biography, ‘Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story,’ the controversy surrounding Lilibet’s name resurfaces. Hardman reveals that a member of the late Queen’s staff disclosed her fury, describing her as “angry as I’d ever seen her” in response to the public claim by Harry and Meghan.
Queen Elizabeth – Denials and Disputes
Contradictory accounts emerge, with BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond reporting that a “Palace insider” disputes the notion that the Queen was consulted about the use of her childhood nickname. The Sussexes’ spokesman swiftly refutes this, asserting that Harry did, in fact, inform the Queen about the choice before announcing it and that they wouldn’t have used the name if she hadn’t been supportive.
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Explosive Revelations in New Book
Hardman’s biography not only delves into the Lilibet controversy but also unveils Prince William’s alleged rage over Harry’s comments in a Netflix documentary. The Duke of Sussex’s remarks about a “temptation or urge” for royal men to marry someone who fits a mold reportedly left Prince William fuming, signaling further tension within the royal family.
Inside the Monarchy’s Inner Workings
The biography promises explosive claims backed by testimonies from royal staff, friends, and senior politicians. Revelations include intimate moments surrounding the Queen’s death, described by her most senior staff member, Sir Edward Young, who shared that she “slipped away” peacefully. Additionally, the book touches on the real reason Princess Kate did not visit Balmoral before the Queen’s demise.