Brace yourselves! Tom Quinn’s new book once again promises to shake the foundations of the British royal family with explosive revelations about life behind the gates of Buckingham Palace.
While several royals are featured in the story, the sparks between Prince William and Meghan Markle are the most attention-grabbing.
The book, titled “Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants,” delves into the gossip and drama that have marked the last decade of royalty.
Through the words of servants, kitchen staff, and courtiers, Quinn offers an unprecedented glimpse into a life of privilege and, at times, incompetence.
From bathing routines to Prince Andrew’s snubs, the author reveals the dark side of the snobbery lurking behind the crown’s gilded facade.
What happened between Prince William and Meghan Markle?
One of the book’s most shocking moments revolves around the arrival of Meghan Markle.
The Duchess of Sussex, with her Californian style and warmth, found herself in the middle of a culture shock as she greeted members of the royal family with hugs.
This, of course, was not well received by the rigid British high society.
Kate, Charles, William, and a former Eton squire reportedly cringed every time Meghan approached for a hug.
According to one staff member, this attitude from the Duchess generated uncomfortable rumors about Meghan and William’s relationship.
The hugs and kisses on the cheeks fueled gossip hinting at flirting, which was clearly not true.
However, the tension created by these misunderstandings deepened the rift between William and Harry.
Meghan’s arrival was seen as an opportunity for modernization for the Windsors: an American woman of color could bring a fresh perspective to the crown’s relationship with the British people.
But, as Quinn reveals, Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry was only acceptable because he was the “leftover” of the family.
A former Kensington Palace staffer comments that the old guard of courtiers are still “incredible snobs,” although they now disguise it better.
‘I can tell you that if William had wanted to marry Meghan Markle, it would’ve been a step too far… [But] Harry was never going to be king.’
The book also includes other juicy details, such as Kate treating William as if he were her fourth child or that Princes Harry and William referred to Queen Camilla as “Lady Macbeth” and the “Witch of the West.”
There is no doubt that “Yes Ma’am” is a must-read for lovers of royal scandal.