Royal insider reveals Prince William banned Meghan Markle from wearing Princess Diana's jewellery

In an explosive new biography, a royal insider has revealed that Prince William banned Meghan Markle from wearing Princess Diana's jewellery during her wedding, according to a report in The Independent. Prince William, who proposed to Kate Middleton with his mother's engagement ring, was reportedly anxious about Prince Harry's decision to marry Meghan Markle from the start of their relationship.

The biography, "Catherine, the Princess of Wales" by royal author Rob Jobson, details how William pleaded with his younger brother, Harry, to "cool the relationship" to give Meghan time to adjust to royal life before fully committing. This request highlights the rifts between the Sussex and Wales families that existed even before Meghan officially joined the royal family in 2018.

Jobson writes that William sought assurances from the Queen that Meghan would not wear any of Princess Diana's jewellery, despite his wife Catherine being allowed to wear some pieces due to her rank. This request further strained the relationship between the brothers.


The book suggests that the relationship between William and Harry deteriorated well before Meghan became a royal family member. Jobson reports that both William and Kate expressed concern over the rapid progression of Harry and Meghan's relationship, which only exacerbated tensions. Harry reportedly felt insulted and judged by William's suggestion to slow things down, leading to a significant rift between the brothers.

Jobson also touches on incidents from Prince Harry's memoir "Spare," which revealed deep divisions between the brothers. According to Harry, William physically attacked him during one altercation. The memoir also recounted how both brothers persuaded their father not to marry Camilla, the Queen Consort.

Another shocking revelation from Jobson's book includes the rocky start of Meghan's relationship with Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. Meghan allegedly ignored royal protocol and hierarchy, which did not sit well with other members of the family. For instance, when Meghan asked to borrow Catherine's lip gloss, the Duchess was reportedly taken aback and reluctantly obliged, later grimacing when Meghan applied it.

These revelations, along with the earlier disclosures from Harry's memoir, underscore the profound and ongoing tensions within the royal family, highlighting the challenges and complexities of integrating into such a storied institution.