Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married in May 2018 after meeting on a blind date in London in 2016. Though their romance blossomed quickly, tensions with the Royal Family soon followed. William reportedly warned Harry to slow down, worried he was “blindsided by lust.”
Despite a strong early connection with William and Kate, those relationships later broke down. Meghan felt unwelcome and unsupported, especially by Kate, and believed her hopes for guidance within the Royal Family were unmet.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, citing media pressure and lack of support. In his memoir Spare, Harry revealed personal struggles and a heated moment in 2016 when he snapped at Meghan—an incident that led him to seek therapy.
Their relationship remained strong, but ties with the Royal Family deteriorated. Meghan and Kate never bonded, and Meghan reportedly expected a deeper connection and support, which never materialized.
Today, Harry is said to miss the UK, but Meghan has two conditions before considering reconciliation: sincere apologies and better treatment from the Royal Family. Experts believe her lingering grievances are a key obstacle to any reunion, especially since the Sussexes won’t bring their children to the UK without improved security.