{"id":2333494,"date":"2026-03-17T18:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2333494"},"modified":"2026-03-17T18:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:01:04","slug":"meghan-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-royal-family-with-unusual-move-that-risks-creating-tension-with-harry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/meghan-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-royal-family-with-unusual-move-that-risks-creating-tension-with-harry\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan sets off alarm bells for royal family with \u2018unusual\u2019 move that risks creating \u2018tension\u2019 with Harry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Meghan Markle<\/strong> is set to take the stage for a live, in-person Q&amp;A during a women\u2019s retreat in Australia \u2014 a format that, according to a former royal staffer, could open the door to some unpredictable and potentially delicate moments for Britain\u2019s royal family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The appearance \u2014 scheduled for mid-April when Meghan and husband <strong>Prince Harry<\/strong> are in Australia for what their spokesperson described as a series of \u201cprivate, business and philanthropic engagements\u201d \u2014 marks a notable departure from the carefully managed outings typically associated with royal life, even for non-working members of the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to former royal butler <strong>Grant Harrold<\/strong>, the event hosted by the \u201cHer Best Life\u201d podcast is likely to have sparked quiet concern among members of The Firm, who will be watching closely to see how any unexpected moments unfold during a period of heightened scrutiny for Britain\u2019s most famous family.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">A risky endeavor<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Vikki Bruce<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harrold, who worked for <strong>King Charles III<\/strong> from 2004 to 2011, believes the biggest issue is the lack of control that comes with this kind of event, which is something the royal family has historically avoided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe royal family, as a rule, do not do Q&amp;A sessions, and in fact they have never really done them, at least not in any way that I can recall in recent times,\u201d Harrold told <em>Wonderwall.com<\/em>, speaking on behalf of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.olbg.com\/casino-sites\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OLBG;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;OLBG&quot;}\" class=\"link \">OLBG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cSo it is quite unusual for a royal to sit down and participate in an open question-and-answer format where anything could potentially be asked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Even though the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Britain \u2014 and their roles as working royals \u2014 more than six years ago for a new, more independent life in California, Meghan \u201cis still a member of the family, which makes this situation particularly sensitive and potentially tricky, because in a Q&amp;A you simply cannot control what might come up,\u201d Harrold added.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Fueling \u2018tension\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Steve Finn\/Capital Pictures \/ MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Ykx8iVa5zp3zZepPaEd5_Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/5cf45aabea9cc9fd26603273be2cf4c3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Steve Finn\/Capital Pictures \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some questions could be tricky to navigate. For example, Harrold points out, what if an audience member asked about the current scandal involving <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> following the former Duke of York\u2019s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThere could be questions about [the former] Prince Andrew, there could be questions about the royal family more broadly, or there could be questions about relationships within the family,\u201d noted Harrold, who released the book <em>The Royal Butler<\/em> in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhen or if those questions arise, it can become very difficult to navigate them carefully without creating tension.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He believes the lack of oversight is another likely concern for the palace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBecause of this, I think it is very likely that the royal family will feel concerned about the idea of her doing this live \u2026 because they will be aware that there is no formal process in place to prepare or guide her responses in advance, and without that kind of oversight it could end up being entirely whatever she chooses to say in the moment,\u201d Harrold, an etiquette expert, explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI don\u2019t expect the royal family to intervene publicly or make any formal statements about it, but privately, they will almost certainly be hoping that she exercises restraint and avoids saying anything that could cause unnecessary problems, create negative headlines or make life difficult for them behind the scenes.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What it could mean for Harry<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HYwAnFoWGYmi9s3C95oD2Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/f369ec5e51428aac1ce40313223c3fc2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harrold suggested the timing could be especially delicate given Harry\u2019s efforts to repair family relationships in recent months following his headline-making reunion with his father in London in September 2025, which was believed to be their first face-to-face meeting in more than 18 months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAt the same time, Prince Harry is clearly trying to repair his relationship with his family, so I imagine he would be particularly cautious about this kind of situation, and if he has had any conversations about it, he would probably be urging her to be very careful about what she chooses to discuss,\u201d Harrold said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI imagine the guidance would be to keep the focus on her own life, her work, her films [she\u2019s producing for Netflix] and her immediate family and to avoid bringing him or the wider royal family into the discussion,\u201d Harrold added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIf she does decide to go ahead regardless, even with the best intentions, it is possible that it could create some tension between them, particularly at a time when he is trying to rebuild and maintain those important family relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Inside the women\u2019s retreat<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IAPTP3f0HjY2Ul6MJXR2TA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/955ab29d72eba26902a67c1b8127c552\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meghan is set to appear during a three-day \u201cGirls\u2019 Weekend\u201d retreat from April 17 and April 19 at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach hotel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event will feature not only the Q&amp;A session with Meghan but a gala dinner, a disco celebration, time with a high-profile psychologist, a meditation and manifestation session, morning yoga and a sound healing experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The retreat is limited to 300 guests with ticket prices ranging from about $1,932 for early birds to $2,290 for VIP packages that include perks like premium seating and a group table photo with Meghan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite early reports speculating that Meghan was being compensated for her time, \u201cHer Best Life\u201d podcast host <strong>Gemma O\u2019Neill<\/strong> recently implied the former <em>Suits<\/em> star is not being paid to appear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019m going to answer probably something that I think would feel fairly obvious, \u2018Oh it must be costing you a fortune to have Meghan come to your event\u2019,\u201d O\u2019Neill said, as reported by Australia\u2019s <em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/honey.nine.com.au\/royals\/meghan-markle-news-mutual-friend-connected-duchess-of-sussex-to-sydney-podcast-host-her-best-life-retreat\/e440e57f-9c3a-40b3-b80b-c9774094c3ab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:9Honey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" 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That\u2019s not on the cards for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBut what I will say is that she is effectively doing this as a favor to our mutual friend,\u201d O\u2019Neill added, likely a reference to <strong>Markus Anderson<\/strong>, a Soho House consultant who\u2019s a longtime friend of both women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meghan Markle is set to take the stage for a live, in-person Q&amp;A during a women\u2019s retreat in Australia \u2014 a format that, according to a former royal staffer, could open the door to some unpredictable and potentially delicate moments for Britain\u2019s royal family. 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