Prince William’s reported frustration with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may go beyond their family tensions, as the brothers have remained at the center of royal drama for years. However, a new report claims one particular issue continues to leave William deeply unhappy with the Sussexes.
According to a source, that one major sticking point comes down to how the couple has chosen to live and operate since stepping away from royal duties.
Prince William’s anger with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle comes from ‘faux royal’ behavior, per source
According to a source cited by Heat World, Prince William is particularly frustrated by what critics have described as the Sussexes’ “faux royal” behavior. Harry and Meghan stepped back as working royals in 2020 but have continued to make high-profile public appearances and undertake overseas trips.
The source alleges William struggles with the couple retaining their titles while living independently. Their commercial ventures are also said to have added to his frustration. The source alleges that William believes the Sussexes are benefiting from their royal status while avoiding the responsibilities expected of working members of the family.
“The current arrangement makes no sense,” the source said. “Harry and Meghan walked away from being working royals, yet they’re still using these titles and operating very much like they are working royals. William can’t understand why they are getting away with it.”
The source also mentioned Prince Harry and Markle are doing things “on their own terms” without consulting the palace. This is reportedly exactly what William struggles with: the couple continuing to profit from their royal status after publicly discussing the family.
The insider claims they “want to have their cake and eat it too,” while William’s father allegedly allows it to continue. For now, Harry and Meghan’s royal ties continue to draw attention.
