Sussexes

They felt the Sussexes’ attitudes were antagonistic and patronising when not being dogmatic and insulting. They wanted Harry and Meghan to conduct themselves the way William and Catherine did.

The Prince of Wales made little effort to conceal his disappointment—or the resentment he felt toward the Sussexes for causing the Queen so much obvious heartache.

Among officials across the royal households, a considerable degree of sympathy for the Sussexes had just evaporated. ‘It wasn’t easy for Meghan to adapt to this new life, but she did not allow herself much time,’ says a close charity associate of the Sussexes, who was dismayed by the turn of events.