Prince William reportedly had his doubts, and now, an insider claims those suspicions have only grown stronger. The Prince of Wales allegedly believed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s change of plans over bringing their children to the U.K. was not as spontaneous as it seemed. In fact, the source claimed that William suspected from the outset that the back-and-forth surrounding the visit would generate headlines.
Prince William thinks they ‘deliberately teased’ bringing the kids to the UK, claims insider
Insiders have speculated that Prince William believed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deliberately hinted that they would bring their children to Britain before raising concerns that the visit might not happen after all. Reports initially suggested the Sussexes would travel to the U.K. together and had accepted King Charles‘ invitation to stay at a royal residence. However, that narrative changed just a day later.
According to multiple outlets, Harry began reconsidering the trip because of security concerns. The issue centered on police protection for Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet during their stay. However, one insider claimed William was never convinced by the explanation.
“He thinks they deliberately teased that they’d be bringing the children in order to get attention,” the source told Closer Online. Moreover, the insider questioned the timing of the announcement. “The timeline makes no sense,” the source claimed. They added that it appeared to be designed to “manipulate things to their advantage.”
Still, the insider insisted William’s concerns are not about security itself. If anything, the source claimed the Prince of Wales fully understands Harry’s desire to protect his family. “William has absolutely no issue with Harry wanting to protect his family,” the insider said.
Rather, the source alleged William believed the situation was handled in a way that fueled unnecessary public drama. As a result, the episode has only deepened his distrust, the insider claimed. According to the source, William feels it reinforces concerns he has held since Harry and Markle stepped back from royal duties.
What’s more, the insider alleged William is frustrated that the Sussexes have managed to rebuild ties with King Charles. “He doesn’t trust them,” the source claimed. They added that William is worried the latest developments could create even more tension within the family. The individual further admitted that the future monarch “doesn’t see how this can end well.”
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
