Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly “shocked” and “hurt and angry” following Prince William’s latest actions, though the future King seems entirely unfazed, according to an insider.
Prince William met with US President-elect Donald Trump during a visit to Paris for the ceremonial reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, which had been severely damaged by a fire in 2019. Following their meeting, Trump praised William, telling reporters, “He’s doing a fantastic job.”
However, a source claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex felt blindsided and betrayed by this interaction, as the couple is known to have a strained relationship with Trump. The insider shared with Closer magazine, “This cuts deep on so many levels and feels like an appalling betrayal for Harry and Meghan. Prince William appeared to get along with Trump very well.”
They explained that while William’s meeting was professional, Harry and Meghan feel he should have considered their perspective. “Trump has been so vicious towards them, and William is fully aware of that. Meghan and Harry can’t help but think he could have discussed it with them first. The fact Harry can’t even get William to answer his calls is insulting enough, but now they feel very hurt and betrayed that their feelings were seemingly ignored.”
Although Harry and Meghan refrained from endorsing any candidates in the recent US election, Meghan had previously expressed support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. The source described the couple’s emotional reaction to William’s meeting as a “storm of emotions,” noting, “They’re hurt and angry and genuinely shocked. Despite their issues with William, they believed his political values aligned more closely with theirs. Now, the entire situation feels unsettling.”
Adding to their concerns, Trump has previously suggested he might take action against Harry’s visa status after questions arose about the Prince’s past drug use, which he revealed in his memoir, Spare. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, had requested Harry’s visa records be made public, prompting Trump to hint he could intervene “if he lied” on his application.
The insider further explained that Harry and Meghan fear Trump’s favorable impression of William could worsen their situation. “Trump has made it clear he’s out to punish them, and his admiration for William only amplifies their concerns. They understood William would eventually have to meet Trump for the sake of diplomacy, but the apparent warmth between them feels unsettling.”
Meanwhile, sources suggest that Prince William is unbothered by Harry and Meghan’s reaction and remains focused on his royal duties. “William doesn’t care at all,” the insider said. “He was simply fulfilling his professional obligations, and he finds it telling that Harry and Meghan would manage to make this about themselves. He’s not going to apologize for doing his job or worry about how it’s perceived by them. In his view, they need to grow up already.”
For William, it appears to be business as usual, while Harry and Meghan continue to grapple with the emotional fallout of the situation.
