Revelations from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new biography

An official spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said they didn't contribute to the book and weren't interviewed, however the authors say they had at least two sources for every piece of information in the book. A Vanity Fair review stated that the level of access was astonishing and that it was impeccably sourced.

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Let's dive in and see what the royal reporters had to say about the over-publicized story of Harry and Meghan.

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Doubts about Meghan - The book claims that Prince William had doubts about Meghan, despite his public support of the relationship.

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Doubts about Meghan -

Apparently he spoke to royal aides about his concerns that Harry's relationship with a Hollywood actor was moving very quickly.

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He told Harry to “take as much time as you need to get to know this girl.” Harry reportedly found this condescending and snobbish, causing tension between the brothers.

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The authors say that William simply wanted to ensure that Harry wasn't being blinded by lust, and would think carefully before making a serious decision. William is always the calm and collected one, while Harry has a tendency to be more spontaneous.

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Meghan and Kate - They also addressed the tabloid rumors that there was bad blood between Meghan and her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.

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Meghan and Kate - They say that the pair were never close and didn't have a strong rapport, but they didn't have a bad relationship either. There was no animosity between them.

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Meghan and Kate -

The authors claim that the pair simply struggled to “move past the distant politeness of when they first met.”

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Disrespect from senior royals -

The book claims that Meghan was not well-respected by some of the more senior royals. Apparently a mixed-race American entering the royal family ruffled some feathers.

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Disrespect from senior royals - One senior royal is said to have referred to Meghan as "Harry's showgirl," while another said “she comes with a lot of baggage.” The treatment Meghan received from the royal family is reportedly one of the driving factors in their decision to leave.

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Disrespect from courtiers -

The authors claim that some of the courtiers were also rude to Meghan. It seems that even the palace staff were distrustful of Meghan and saw her as an outsider.

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As a result, the couple came to trust only a handful of people in their circle.

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Leaks to the press - It's said that they even came to believe that some of the other royal family members were leaking stories about them to the press.

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Deteriorating relationships -

While the relationship between the two young royal couples wasn't the cat fight the tabloids claimed it was, Meghan and Harry were reportedly disappointed at the lack of support they received during those difficult times.

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Calling it quits -

With the mounting tension within the royal family, the complete loss of trust and comfort at the palace, and the constant attacks from British tabloids which often crossed into racism, Harry and Meghan understandably decided to leave.

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Meghan's father -

The book confirmed that Meghan's father is not a part of their lives in the US. It also revealed sad details about how Meghan worries for her father due to his erratic behavior, even though he has spoken negatively about the couple in several interviews and snubbed their wedding.

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The Queen -

The book also takes a look at the close relationship between Harry and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Spot him trying not to smile in the middle!

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The Queen -

The authors say that Harry has a good relationship with the Queen and that she was actually very impressed with Meghan.

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However, they claim that the Queen was somewhat blindsided by the announcement that they were going to step down from their royal duties.

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The Queen -

It was known within the palace that the couple planned to change status and had requested to meet with the Queen to discuss it.

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The Queen -

They allegedly had to rush the announcement before getting a chance to speak with her directly because the story was going to break in the UK press.

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The Queen - The authors claim that the Queen was devastated by the news and was put in an awkward position. Despite the difficult situation, Harry still speaks to her on the phone frequently and is keen to maintain a close relationship.

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All Meghan's fault - The book claims that many family members and courtiers blame Meghan for the situation and assume she led the decision to leave. This was quite devastating for Meghan who gave up her entire life to join the royal family.

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The end -

One of the authors, Omid Scobie, says that he and Meghan exchanged a hug at Buckingham Palace after her final public engagement. Her parting words to him were: “It didn’t have to be that way.”

(Vocal) (The New York Times) (Los Angeles Times) (The Guardian) (Vanity Fair)

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Who are the royal reporters? -

Traditionally, a royal reporter is a journalist assigned to cover news related to the royal family.

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Who are the royal reporters? -

They tend to have close relationship with the Palace Press Office and work with sources close to the royals. Here you can see Prince William speaking to reporters on his second birthday!

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The authors -

The co-authors of 'Finding Freedom' have spent a combined 30 years covering the royal family.

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Harry and Meghan -

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What did we learn? -

Let's dive in and see what the royal reporters had to say about the over-publicized story of Harry and Meghan.

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Doubts about Meghan - The book claims that Prince William had doubts about Meghan, despite his public support of the relationship.

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Doubts about Meghan -

Apparently he spoke to royal aides about his concerns that Harry's relationship with a Hollywood actor was moving very quickly.

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Doubts about Meghan -

He told Harry to “take as much time as you need to get to know this girl.” Harry reportedly found this condescending and snobbish, causing tension between the brothers.

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Doubts about Meghan -

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Meghan and Kate - They also addressed the tabloid rumors that there was bad blood between Meghan and her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.

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Meghan and Kate - They say that the pair were never close and didn't have a strong rapport, but they didn't have a bad relationship either. There was no animosity between them.

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Meghan and Kate -

The authors claim that the pair simply struggled to “move past the distant politeness of when they first met.”

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Disrespect from senior royals -

The book claims that Meghan was not well-respected by some of the more senior royals. Apparently a mixed-race American entering the royal family ruffled some feathers.

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Disrespect from courtiers -

The authors claim that some of the courtiers were also rude to Meghan. It seems that even the palace staff were distrustful of Meghan and saw her as an outsider.

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Disrespect from courtiers -

As a result, the couple came to trust only a handful of people in their circle.

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Leaks to the press - It's said that they even came to believe that some of the other royal family members were leaking stories about them to the press.

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Deteriorating relationships -

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Calling it quits -

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Meghan's father -

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The Queen -

The book also takes a look at the close relationship between Harry and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Spot him trying not to smile in the middle!

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The Queen -

The authors say that Harry has a good relationship with the Queen and that she was actually very impressed with Meghan.

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The Queen -

However, they claim that the Queen was somewhat blindsided by the announcement that they were going to step down from their royal duties.

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The Queen -

It was known within the palace that the couple planned to change status and had requested to meet with the Queen to discuss it.

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The Queen -

They allegedly had to rush the announcement before getting a chance to speak with her directly because the story was going to break in the UK press.

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The end -

One of the authors, Omid Scobie, says that he and Meghan exchanged a hug at Buckingham Palace after her final public engagement. Her parting words to him were: “It didn’t have to be that way.”

(Vocal) (The New York Times) (Los Angeles Times) (The Guardian) (Vanity Fair)

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Revelations from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new biography

What hidden secrets come to light in the new book 'Finding Freedom'?

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In August, royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand released their much anticipated biography on two of the most famous people in recent years. 'Finding Freedom' tells the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship and departure from royal life, from their side (according to the writers). The book certainly gives an intimate and sympathetic look into their budding relationship and struggles to find peace within their roles.

Above all, it's a fascinating peek into the inner workings of royal life and the couple's relationships with their families, the court, and the media. Click through the gallery to see what was revealed.