Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly think they know exactly why David and Victoria Beckham have kept their distance. According to Heat World, the Sussexes believe Prince William actively influenced the fallout. The Sussexes and Beckhams used to be genuinely friendly, but now they are no longer close.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry blame Prince William for their fractured friendship with the Beckhams
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly believe Prince William’s loyalty test cost them their friendship with the Beckhams. David and Victoria Beckham have grown notably close to William and Kate Middleton in recent years. King Charles knighted David last year, cementing his standing within royal circles. Meanwhile, Meghan is reportedly working to repair her own rift with Victoria, even as the wider friendship between the two couples remains strained.
According to the source, the Sussexes assume William had a hand in shaping how things played out. Many people know him for placing heavy value on loyalty, the source explained, and he tends to view anyone close to Harry and Meghan with suspicion. Per the insider, “Anyone that’s friendly with Harry and Meghan is automatically seen as an enemy by William.”
Since William and Kate are next in line for the throne, the Beckhams naturally want to stay firmly in their camp. Previous accounts describe how David built a genuine bond with William, which has reportedly grown even stronger over time.
Still, the source insists the snub hasn’t stung any less. Harry and Meghan reportedly feel that the Beckhams unfairly cast them aside, particularly because Meghan once idolized Victoria and felt thrilled to call her a friend. According to the insider, distance made it easier to move past while the Sussexes were living in California. Now that they’re back in England, avoiding the Beckhams altogether isn’t as simple.
The tension traces back further than just William’s alleged influence. Victoria was reportedly upset over the Sussexes’ brief friendship with her estranged son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham. Sources believe Harry and Meghan hosted the couple for dinner at their Montecito home last year, further fueling the ongoing royal rift.
