For years, royal watchers wondered what Queen Elizabeth II truly thought about Meghan Markle. Publicly, she offered warmth and grace. Privately, no one knew. Until now.

In an astonishing new revelation, drawn from a series of confidential interviews conducted before her death in 2020, Lady Elizabeth Anson—cousin, confidante, and daily phone companion to the late Queen—told biographer Sally Bedell Smith that Her Majesty’s opinion of Meghan changed dramatically behind closed doors.

And now, the truth is out. The Queen was reportedly left stunned, frustrated, and deeply disappointed by Meghan’s attitude and treatment of royal tradition—and it all began with a wedding dress.

A Chilly Encounter That Changed Everything

The conversation, according to Anson, happened in 2018, just before Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding. When the Queen gently inquired about the details of Meghan’s dress, the American duchess-to-be declined to share—even with the sovereign herself.

“She was rude for 10 minutes,” the Queen reportedly confided. “She wouldn’t tell me anything.”

Ten minutes. Ten minutes that shattered a fragile royal trust built on centuries of protocol and deference. The Queen had welcomed Meghan with open arms, seeing her as a breath of fresh air. But this interaction, Anson revealed, changed everything.

“He Was Too in Love”: The Queen’s Painful Reflection

Lady Anson told Bedell Smith that the Queen’s disappointment was made worse by her concern for Harry.

“She said Harry was perhaps too much in love. Besotted. Maybe even weak,” recalled royal biographer Phil Dampier. “She feared he was being manipulated.”

For a grandmother known for her stoicism and restraint, this was a brutally honest assessment—and a glimpse into how deep her hurt truly ran. Her bond with Harry had once been close. According to insiders, it was unlike any other royal relationship. But Meghan’s arrival began to erode that bond, leaving Her Majesty feeling helpless and estranged.

From Enthusiasm to Mistrust

At first, the Queen had been Meghan’s greatest supporter. She welcomed her into the family, even inviting her on solo engagements—a rare honor. She believed Meghan could modernize the monarchy.

But over time, as reports of staff mistreatment, tantrums over tiaras, and feuds with Kate Middleton surfaced, even the Queen began to question Meghan’s intentions.

“She saw a different side to her,” Dampier explained. “And she didn’t like what she saw.”

Lady Anson’s interviews confirm what royal aides had long whispered: that Meghan wasn’t just misunderstood—she may never have intended to stay in the family at all.

A Stepping Stone to Global Fame?

According to Anson, and echoed by biographer Bedell Smith, the Queen began to suspect that Meghan viewed her marriage not as a lifelong commitment to duty—but as a platform to global celebrity.

“She saw it as a stepping stone,” Dampier said. “A launchpad to new fame and fortune.”

That suspicion wasn’t limited to the Queen. Prince William reportedly voiced similar concerns early on—and it was this doubt that sparked the infamous “rift” between the brothers.

William was protective of the monarchy. Harry was protective of Meghan. The result? A fracture still felt today.

The Firm’s Quiet Struggle

The royal family, often referred to as “The Firm,” has a long history of swallowing scandal behind palace walls. But Lady Anson’s conversations reveal a silent struggle within the institution—a family constantly trying to “save Harry from himself.”

“They were always cleaning up his messes,” one source said. “But this time, he didn’t want saving.”

Meghan’s departure from royal life, along with Harry’s, was framed by them as liberation. But for the Queen, it was heartbreak.

She didn’t just lose a grandson to a new life in California—she lost a relationship, a confidant, and a sense of royal continuity she’d hoped to protect.

Why This Disclosure Matters

Until now, Meghan and Harry’s version of events has dominated headlines. From Oprah interviews to Netflix documentaries, the Sussexes painted a picture of rejection and cruelty. But these new disclosures flip the script.

This wasn’t a family that shunned Meghan. It was a monarch who opened her arms—and slowly had to close them again when trust was broken.

“This adds real color to the sketch,” noted a commentator. “It’s not a faceless institution. It’s a family with heartbreak, confusion, and disappointment.”

Lady Anson’s conversations offer a rare, human view of the Queen. Not as a figurehead—but as a grandmother who watched her family unravel in slow motion.

Meghan’s Miscalculation?

One of the most stunning insights from this revelation is how Meghan may have misread the monarchy entirely.

“She thought she could just trot into a millennium-old institution and expect to have her way,” said one insider. “But that’s not how it works.”

There are rules. There is rank. And there is sacrifice.

And for all her Hollywood training, Meghan didn’t seem prepared for any of it.

“She underestimated the weight of history,” said a palace aide. “And overestimated her own influence.”

The Queen’s Final Days

Even during the COVID lockdown, Lady Anson said the Queen continued to speak with her daily. Despite her advancing age and global chaos, the monarch remained sharp, reflective, and aware.

“She knew exactly what was happening with Harry and Meghan,” Dampier said. “And it saddened her deeply.”

These were not the ramblings of an out-of-touch elder. These were the observations of a sovereign still watching her legacy play out—sometimes with joy, and sometimes with grief.

A Legacy Rewritten?

As the world reflects on Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign, these revelations may reshape how we remember her.

She wasn’t just the symbol of duty. She was a woman who tried to bridge generations, who welcomed a new daughter-in-law with optimism, and who—when that trust was broken—faced the fallout with quiet dignity.

“She never wanted this war,” said one courtier. “But she wasn’t blind to what was happening.”

Now, with Lady Anson’s testimony published, the Queen’s silence has finally spoken.