**Prince William’s Concerns About Meghan Markle’s Wedding Attire and the Growing Rift Within the Royal Family**
It may be hard to believe that Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for over a decade. Their wedding was a grand royal affair, and years later, William witnessed his younger brother, Prince Harry, marry Meghan Markle in a similarly high-profile ceremony.
At one time, Harry and William were incredibly close, but tensions have grown between them in recent years. Many believe that Harry’s marriage to Meghan caused a significant rift between the brothers, leading to a lasting strain on their relationship.
Harry and Meghan’s wedding was notable for many reasons. Not only was Meghan an American and a former actress joining the Royal Family, but there was also the touching moment when King Charles (then Prince Charles) walked Meghan partway down the aisle in her father’s absence—a moment that’s still widely remembered.
However, not everyone viewed the day through rose-tinted glasses. A new report reveals that Prince William may have had serious reservations about Meghan’s wedding attire—specifically in relation to their late mother, Princess Diana.
### Early Relationship Tensions
William and Kate’s romance dates back to their college days, culminating in their 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey. A few years later, Harry met Meghan through a blind date in 2016. While Meghan initially got along well with the family, she reportedly struggled to build a strong relationship with Kate—and eventually with William as well.
Authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand revealed in their book *Finding Freedom* that Meghan was aware William might be skeptical of her intentions. Yet, William seemed to be warm when he first met her, reportedly saying, “I was looking forward to meeting the girl who has put that silly grin on my brother’s face.”
Despite the warm welcome, William had concerns. He worried Harry’s relationship with Meghan was progressing too quickly and encouraged him to slow things down. According to the authors, Harry resented the advice, especially the phrase “this girl,” which he found dismissive.
### Meghan’s Difficult Start in the Royal Family
Meghan faced intense scrutiny from the press, prompting Harry to publicly defend her early on. Although William released a statement of support, he was privately concerned about how fast things were moving.
According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, Harry felt William and Kate didn’t do enough to help Meghan adjust to royal life. There was no “red carpet” welcome, and the lack of warmth became a source of tension.
Even though William initially supported the relationship, the situation deteriorated to the point where Charles reportedly had to step in to ease the strain between the brothers.
### The Wedding Day Drama
Harry and Meghan married in 2018 at Windsor Castle, and their wedding was filled with royal spectacle. But the days leading up to the ceremony were chaotic. Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, staged paparazzi photos for money, then lied to Meghan and Harry about it. He ultimately didn’t attend the wedding, citing health issues, which left Meghan without someone to walk her down the aisle.
Prince Charles stepped in, offering to accompany Meghan. But in a show of independence, Meghan asked him to meet her halfway—wanting to begin her walk alone.
Harry later praised his father for stepping up, saying Charles agreed immediately and did whatever was needed to support Meghan.
### William’s Worries Over Princess Diana’s Jewelry
The wedding seemed to go smoothly in public, but behind the scenes, there was unease. In his memoir *Spare* and in Robert Jobson’s book *Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography*, it’s claimed that William was worried Meghan might wear Princess Diana’s jewelry on the big day.
Even though Meghan had already worn Diana’s diamonds in her engagement ring, William allegedly asked Queen Elizabeth to ensure Meghan wouldn’t wear other pieces from Diana’s collection at the wedding—concerns that reflected ongoing tension over her place in the family.
Jobson described how, despite the public smiles, the family was deeply divided in private.
### The U.S. Tensions: Kate & William Enter Meghan’s Territory?
Since stepping back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have focused on their business and charity efforts in the U.S. But now, reports say William and Kate are planning to expand their presence in America—causing further tension.
According to *OK! Magazine*, William and Kate filed a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for their Royal Foundation, with plans to include mental health initiatives. This has reportedly left Meghan feeling unsettled.
A source told *OK!* that Meghan was “shocked” to learn about the plans and views it as the couple “moving in on her turf.” With Kate and William enjoying growing popularity in the U.S., and Harry attending events solo, the Sussexes’ influence may be waning—something Meghan is said to be uncomfortable with.
### The Royal Divide Continues
The fallout between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family remains unresolved. William and Harry are no longer in communication, and tensions between Meghan and the rest of the royals still appear high.
With Kate and William possibly making more inroads into the U.S., and Meghan and Harry navigating their own complex journey, the royal divide seems unlikely to heal anytime soon.