While the world viewed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2018 wedding at St George’s Chapel as a fairytale event, new accounts suggest that behind the glamorous celebration was a far more calculated story. According to Lady Elizabeth Anson — a close confidante of Queen Elizabeth II — the Queen expressed serious concern in the weeks leading up to the ceremony, saying: “We thought she had orchestrated everything.”
William had already begun to doubt Meghan’s intentions before the May 2018 wedding.
Reports claim that Meghan kept certain details of her wedding dress and preparations unusually secretive, while Harry sidestepped several long-standing royal protocols, including seeking approval from religious authorities. These actions reportedly left the Queen feeling excluded from decisions traditionally overseen by the monarch.
Lady Elizabeth Anson allegedly remarked shortly before the wedding:
“We hope, but don’t quite think, she is in love. We think she engineered it all.”
And then, someone noticed: Prince William. Although it remains unclear what he discovered, insiders suggest that William identified unusual inconsistencies that shifted his perception from “romantic whirlwind” to “strategically guided plan.” The implication is that Meghan may have played an active role in shaping events to match her own vision rather than following established royal norms.
Prince William served as best man at Harry’s wedding despite mounting tension between the brothers.
Although Meghan and Harry have dismissed all accusations, these insider claims have ignited public debate: was the wedding truly a love story, or was it more carefully managed than anyone realised?
William was said to have tried to warn Harry about moving too fast with Meghan.
As time has passed, questions about Meghan’s influence, intentions, and her position within the Royal Family have only intensified.
The late Queen was reportedly increasingly frustrated by some of the choices Harry and Meghan made in planning the wedding.
Even after the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020, the concerns Prince William noticed appear to linger — with many believing the full truth has yet to emerge.