Queen Elizabeth II is at the center of renewed discussion after claims surfaced suggesting her perception of Meghan Markle may have shifted in the final years of her life.
The comments come from royal commentator Robert Hardman, who has written extensively about the late monarch and her reign.
Claims From Royal Commentary and Interviews
In discussions and excerpts referenced from his work, Hardman suggested that people close to the Queen believed her opinion of Meghan evolved over time as tensions within the royal family increased.
He noted that while the Queen initially made efforts to welcome Meghan into royal life, perceptions reportedly changed as relationships within the family became more strained.
Early Warmth, Later Tension
According to the commentary, the Queen was initially supportive and made adjustments to royal traditions in an effort to include Meghan more comfortably into the royal framework.

However, over time, insiders claimed that expectations within the household shifted as challenges and disagreements became more public.
Private Views Remained Behind Palace Walls
Hardman also suggested that the late monarch was known for keeping her personal views private, meaning her true feelings were rarely expressed publicly even during periods of internal difficulty.
This discretion, he noted, often made it difficult for the public to fully understand her private perspective on sensitive family matters.
A Story That Continues to Divide Opinion
The relationship between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remains one of the most widely discussed modern royal topics, with interpretations often shaped by differing accounts and perspectives.
As new books and interviews continue to surface, the narrative around Queen Elizabeth II’s final years and her view of family tensions remains a subject of ongoing debate and public interest.
