MEGHAN Markle saw herself as the royal family’s “new Princess Diana”, according to a celebrity biographer.
Tom Bower’s explosive new book claims the Duchess of Sussex was unhappy to be “subservient” to sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
The Duchess of Sussex was allegedly unhappy to be ‘subservient to Kate Middleton’, according to celebrity biographer Tom BowerCredit: AFP
Tom also claimed Meghan Markle thought she was the new ‘Princess Diana’Credit: PA
The biographer’s book, House of Beckham, focuses on Victoria and David Beckham’s relationship and careers, but also touches upon their friendship with the royal family.
Tom claims Meghan saw herself as the “Royal Family’s new Diana”, following the success of the Sussexes’ first foreign royal tour to Australia.
During the whirlwind visit, the Duchess of Sussex announced she was pregnant with Prince Archie.
However, the celebrity biographer claims Meghan was discontent that “in the royal hierarchy she was subservient to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen.”
Previously, Meghan discussed how unusual she found it to have to curtsy to the late Queen, saying it was like “medieval times” in their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.
Prince Harry said that he had reminded a stunned Meghan in the car on the way their that she would have to curtsy to his grandmother, given that she was the sitting monarch.
At that point she demonstrated the exaggerated curtsy and seemed to chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all.
Online commenters were quick to slam her for appearing to mock the institution of the monarchy.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as working royals in 2020 and now live in a £12million Californian mansion with their two kids, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
The House of Beckham also alleges Meghan was also “irritated” that Victoria had “considerably more wealth” than her.
Victoria Beckham looks tense as she’s spotted for the first time since ‘fall out’ with Meghan Markle was revealed
Tom claimed that Meghan “put on airs” around Victoria when they first met, due to her status within the royal family and also as the Californian actress felt she had “little in common” with the former Spice Girl.
The biography states: “In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame.
“As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.
“She was irritated to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself.
Tom claimed Meghan was discontent that ‘in the royal hierarchy she was subservient to Catherine’Credit: Getty
Meghan seemed to make light of having to curtsy to the QueenCredit: NETFLIX
She demonstrated an exaggerated bow, before straightening with a chuckleCredit: NETFLIX
Tom’s book, House of Beckham, mentions the rumoured ‘rift’ between the Beckhams and the Sussexes, despite their royal wedding invite in 2018Credit: Getty
“They owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts and much more money. And she was soon to be a duchess.”
According to the book, Victoria reportedly made an effort to befriend Meghan, due to her family’s long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and Prince Wiliam.
Tom added that “a member of Victoria’s staff offered Harry’s fiancé advice on the best facials and hairdressing in London.”
Meghan is also said to have asked Victoria if she could provide her with free clothes and handbags, however this was “vetoed by the Palace for being against their rules.”
Due to her wish to avoid paparazzi, Meghan allegedly stayed at the Beckham residence in Beverly Hills during a private trip, and it meant her “secretly provided for by the Beckhams’ staff.”
Prince Harry’s ‘snub’ of David Beckham in Australia
AFTER flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at Prince Harry’s request, David Beckham was puzzled why the prince had not met him.
But the prince had had no plans to see the former England football captain, nor even of being pictured with him, claimed Tom Bower.
It was October 2018, and Harry was hosting the Invictus Games.
Since David had played a prominent role bringing the 2012 Olympics to Britain and an important part in the 2010 unsuccessful bid for the football World Cup, it seemed natural for Prince Harry to ask David to join him at the celebrated competition for injured servicemen.
As a man who loved the royals, David would never refuse such an important request.
But having flown half-way around the world, he was perplexed why officials after he arrived at the sporting venue were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.
She wanted no competition in the media from David, and especially not from his wife, Victoria.
The reason for the distance was Meghan, the newly married Duchess of Sussex.
When it was reported that Victoria had given Meghan make-up advice, the relationship is said to have soured.
The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’
The Beckhams did secure an invite to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 royal wedding, however Tom claims that in a bid to “punish” the Beckhams, they were not invited to the wedding dinner, despite welcoming other big names like George Clooney, who Meghan did not know personally.
David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.
Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship in spring 2022 when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.
