Prince Harry’s Eton Friends Knew Meghan Would Be Trouble, and They Weren’t Wrong
When Prince Harry decided to step away from his royal duties in 2020 and move to California with Meghan Markle, he not only distanced himself from the monarchy but also from many of his old friends. According to recent reports, Harry’s long-time pals, many of whom he had known since his school days at Eton College, began to grow concerned about Meghan almost immediately after their relationship became public. One of the first moments they realized Meghan might pose problems for their friendship with Harry was during a shooting weekend in November 2017 at the Sandringham Estate.
Meghan, who was dating Harry at the time, attended the weekend shooting event with Harry and his friends. The gathering was meant to be a lighthearted and fun event, full of banter, jokes, and camaraderie. However, Meghan's reaction to the group's humor quickly raised alarms. As described in a biography, Meghan reportedly reprimanded the group over jokes related to transgender people and feminism. According to friends present at the event, Meghan didn’t hold back, calling out every instance of what she deemed inappropriate humor. It didn’t take long for the group of old Etonians to whisper among themselves, with one of them allegedly saying, "Harry must be f***ing nuts" for dating someone they considered a "woke" spoilsport who lacked a sense of humor.
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For many of Harry’s friends, this marked the beginning of a significant shift in their relationship with the prince. They began to feel that Meghan was a dampener on their gatherings, and beyond Harry's hearing, they criticized her for being too princess-like and for imposing her values on their long-established friendship dynamic. It wasn’t just her opinions that caused concern; Meghan’s apparent discomfort with the group’s more relaxed and irreverent style of humor raised doubts about her compatibility with Harry’s old life. The situation became even more tense when, four months later, Meghan’s interactions with Harry’s friends at a wedding in Jamaica were equally underwhelming. Meghan reportedly quibbled about the food and showed little interest in engaging with the people Harry had known for years.
These moments didn’t go unnoticed by Harry’s friends. As the relationship progressed, many began to voice their concerns that Harry was rushing into something too quickly. Even Harry’s brother, Prince William, tried to intervene, advising Harry to take things slow. However, Harry’s reaction was one of frustration, feeling that his family was closing ranks against him and Meghan. The falling out between Harry and his old friends, including his close friend Tom "Skippy" Inskip, seemed inevitable. Skippy, a long-time confidant, even expressed doubts about the speed of Harry’s relationship with Meghan, suggesting that they should live together before making any serious commitments. This advice, though well-intentioned, was met with resistance from Harry, who reportedly saw it as an attack on his relationship.
As time went on, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with many of Harry’s closest friends grew increasingly strained. The couple moved to California, and the distance—both physical and emotional—between Harry and his old life became even more pronounced. Some of Harry’s old friends were notably absent from major events in his life, including his wedding to Meghan, where they were reportedly excluded from the guest list. The tension between Meghan and the friends she encountered at various events became symbolic of the larger rift that had formed within Harry’s life as he navigated his relationship with Meghan and their decision to step away from the royal family.
Though Harry and Meghan have built a new life for themselves in California, it’s clear that their departure from royal duties and the shifting dynamics with Harry’s old friends left a lasting impact. For many, it all began when they first realized Meghan was, in their words, "trouble" for Harry, and their concerns seemed to have been proven right over time.
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