Prince Harry has shared details of a disagreement between Meghan Markle and Catherine, Princess of Wales, in the days before his 2018 wedding.
In his memoir Spare, he described a text exchange about bridesmaid dresses, including one worn by Princess Charlotte. Catherine reportedly said the dress was too large and that Charlotte was upset after trying it on. Meghan replied that a tailor was available to make alterations and suggested bringing Charlotte in for adjustments.
According to Prince Harry, tensions were high. Meghan was already under strain due to intense media coverage involving her father. Catherine maintained that the wedding was only days away and the dresses needed attention. The exchange ended, but Harry wrote that he returned home to find Meghan deeply distressed.
Months later, media reports claimed that Meghan had made Catherine cry. Prince Harry said a private meeting was held to discuss the issue. He wrote that Catherine acknowledged the reports were inaccurate, yet the public narrative was not corrected.
The situation, he suggested, added to growing tensions within the Royal Family. Prince William later admitted he may have mentioned the disagreement during a family dinner, which left Harry and Meghan feeling exposed.
The episode highlights how private family disagreements became public controversies during a period of intense scrutiny surrounding the couple.