Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy following her first-ever podcast interview, which aired on April 28.
Speaking candidly with entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, Meghan opened up about the emotional challenges she faced after falling in love with Prince Harry, exposing old wounds that many believed had long healed.
During the conversation, Meghan Markle detailed the intensity of her early relationship with Harry, admitting that the fairytale romance quickly faced harsh realities. Responding to a question about joining the royal family, Meghan reflected, “At the beginning, it’s all butterflies — but then we immediately went into the trenches together. Right out of the gate, like six months into dating.” Her vivid metaphor painted a picture of a relationship forged under pressure, possibly reviving tensions with Harry’s royal relatives.
The former Suits actress tried to emphasize her current happiness, explaining that life in the United States with Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, has brought newfound peace. Meghan shared, “Now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing space, you can just enjoy each other in a new way. That’s why I feel like it’s more of a honeymoon period for us now.”
Despite the positive outlook, Meghan Markle’s words have been widely interpreted as a thinly veiled criticism of Harry’s family and the pressures they faced within the royal institution. Many royal observers believe that by revisiting the struggles of her early days with Harry, Meghan risks further deepening the already strained relationships with senior royals.
The “trenches” Meghan referred to likely allude not only to the relentless media scrutiny but also to the internal family struggles that allegedly plagued her and Harry’s time within the monarchy. Meghan Markle has often been a polarizing figure, admired by supporters for her courage and authenticity, while criticized by detractors who view her candidness as damaging to the royal family’s traditional discretion.
As the Duchess of Sussex continues to carve out her identity outside of royal life, Meghan Markle’s latest remarks remind the public that the scars from her time as a working royal are still fresh—and the rift with Harry’s family may be far from resolved.