In what was supposed to be a moment of pure joy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s announcement of her third pregnancy has been overshadowed by one of the most explosive scandals to ever hit the couple.
Just hours after the glowing 44-year-old Duchess shared the happy news with the world — cradling her small baby bump in a stunning silk dress during an intimate family photo shoot — whispers began to swirl through royal gossip circles. And then came the bombshell: an inside source claims Prince Harry has been involved in an inappropriate relationship with none other than Meghan’s longtime best friend.
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“They were over the moon about the new baby,” the insider told The Royal Gazette. “But now, every time Meghan looks at Harry, she wonders if the man she’s sharing this joy with has been hiding a devastating secret. And the fact that it’s her friend — that’s the knife in the heart.”
Friends close to the couple have reported “icy silences” and “late-night shouting matches” at their California estate since the rumors broke. Royal watchers say the timing couldn’t be worse, with the couple’s public image already under strain from ongoing feuds with the royal family.
So far, Harry and Meghan have remained tight-lipped about the allegations, choosing instead to focus publicly on their upcoming charity events. But palace insiders believe the story is far from over — and that the truth, when it comes out, could either shatter or cement the Sussexes’ bond for good.
As one veteran royal commentator put it: “In the world of Meghan and Harry, nothing stays hidden for long. This could be the scandal that changes everything.”