London, 15 March (H.S.): In a revelation that has ignited fresh debate within royal circles, Queen Camilla reportedly confided to a close friend that Meghan Markle had brainwashed Prince Harry, dramatically altering his behavior and severing longstanding family ties.
The allegation emerges from extracts of the forthcoming biography Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family by acclaimed author Tom Bower, serialized in The Times.
Bower recounts how Camilla perceived Meghan as a divisive agent, noting Harry's abrupt dismissal of old friends, his unannounced phone number change, and a shift toward emotional extremes—transforming simple dislikes into passionate hatred.
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, grew increasingly alarmed by Meghan's profound influence, viewing her as an existential threat to family harmony. This tension reportedly escalated shortly after the Sussexes' opulent 2018 wedding, culminating in Harry and Meghan's estrangement from the monarchy following their 2020 departure for California.
Bower further details Harry's dismay at his uncle Prince Andrew's ignominious fall—stripped of titles and evicted over ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein—fearing a parallel banishment orchestrated by his brother.
Sussexes Strike BackHarry's spokesperson issued a vehement rebuttal on Saturday, branding Bower's narrative a deranged conspiracy that veers from legitimate critique into obsessive fixation.
Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him, the statement declared.
Buckingham Palace offered no comment on behalf of King Charles or Queen Camilla, while William and Catherine's representatives remained silent.
The Sussexes, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, maintain minimal contact with the Windsors, with Harry rarely visiting his father. This latest salvo underscores enduring rifts, amplified by Bower's prior exposés on the couple, amid their continued global fascination.
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