Whispers inside the gilded halls of Buckingham Palace have ignited a fresh storm of royal controversy — and this time, Meghan Markle is at the center once again.
According to an insider with alleged ties to the palace staff, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly declined an invitation to join Prince Harry and other senior royals on a quiet, private visit to Princess Diana’s grave. The reason? Claims of being pregnant with her third child — a piece of news yet to be officially confirmed by the Sussexes.
The source alleges Meghan used the “early stage pregnancy” explanation not only to excuse herself from the emotional pilgrimage, but also to prevent Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie from making the trip, citing their “young age” and the “emotional weight” of the visit.
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“It’s not just about the visit — it’s about the symbolism,” the insider told a British tabloid. “This was a chance for the children to connect, even briefly, with the grandmother they’ll never meet. For Harry, that’s deeply important. For Meghan to block it… well, it didn’t sit right with many in the family.”
Reports claim tensions flared behind closed doors when Prince Harry allegedly urged Meghan to reconsider, emphasizing how much the gesture would mean not only to him but also to William, Kate, and the late Princess’s extended family. But Meghan, according to the source, stood firm, insisting that the children were too young for such a “somber” experience and that her own health had to be prioritized.
In the court of public opinion, the decision has already sparked fierce debate. Critics accuse Meghan of “using pregnancy as a shield” to avoid certain royal obligations, pointing to previous occasions where she had opted out of events due to health or privacy concerns. Supporters, however, argue that the choice was personal and private — and that no one has the right to dictate how or when a mother introduces her children to such an emotional family chapter.
Adding to the speculation, paparazzi recently spotted Meghan shopping in Montecito just days after the alleged visit — smiling, carrying several designer bags, and showing no obvious signs of pregnancy-related strain. This has fueled online skeptics questioning whether the pregnancy claim was genuine or a convenient excuse.
The Palace has declined to comment, and the Sussexes’ spokesperson has dismissed the rumors as “fabricated nonsense.” Still, in the ever-divided royal fanbase, the damage is already done.
Whether Meghan’s choice was rooted in genuine maternal care or calculated avoidance, one thing is certain — the absence of Archie and Lilibet at Princess Diana’s grave has left a bitter aftertaste for those who hoped for a rare moment of unity in a family still haunted by the loss of “the People’s Princess.”
