The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were convinced that the Royal Photo of Prince George was 'conspiring against them' even before an official snap was released of the Queen and her heirs. An adorable snap of Prince George reportedly convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from the Royal Family, according to a book author. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly felt that the Firm was "conspiring against them" even before an official photo was released featuring the Queen and her heirs.
The image depicted the late Queen Elizabeth II with the now-King Charles, Prince William and his six year old son in the throne room at Buckingham Palace. This picture was made public at the start of 2020, just days before Harry and Meghan announced their intention to step down as working royals. Author Andrew Morton suggests this was a "wake up call" for the couple and provided the final push they needed to leave.
At first glance, the photo simply portrayed the future of the monarchy, echoing many historic portraits. However, it is claimed to have caused distress behind the scenes. In his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess , Morton penned: "The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them.
As they saw it, the evidence was all around them. The unspoken code was straightforward: the future of the monarchy was assured, with or without Meghan and Harry", reports the Mirror . Morton claimed that Harry's fears were later confirmed when he cancelled a meeti.