Meghan Markle once had a blunt response when she was offered to have Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh as a royal mentor.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, married into the royal family in May 2018 when she tied the knot with Prince Harry. The couple had announced their engagement in late 2017 after meeting in 2016.
As a newbie to the monarchy in 2018, reports claimed that the late Queen Elizabeth II suggested Sophie to mentor Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s ‘response’ to being offered Duchess Sophie as mentor
According to friend of the royal family Gyles Brandreth, he detailed the alleged snub in his book Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait.
He wrote: “The queen (who, of course, had seen it all before) understood that Harry’s girl might find adjusting to royal life ‘challenging to begin with’ (as she put it). ‘It is very jolty, but you soon get used to it.’ That was Her Majesty’s experience going back many years.
“To help Meghan, the queen suggested that her daughter-in-law, Sophie Wessex, would be an ideal mentor. ‘Sophie can help show you the ropes,’ said the queen.
“Meghan made it clear that she did not feel she needed Sophie’s help. She had Harry.”
Sophie’s ‘hope’ over Harry and Meghan ‘being happy’
The Duchess of Edinburgh previously spoke about Meghan joining the royal family.
Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2020, Sophie said: “We all try to help any new member of the family. Remember I’d had five years to adjust, and for our six-month engagement I was even staying in Buckingham Palace.
Meghan made it clear that she did not feel she needed Sophie’s help. She had Harry.
“Not that you necessarily know how it will pan out.”
On Harry and Meghan stepping back from their senior royal roles in 2020, Sophie added at the time: “I just hope they will be happy.”
Sophie celebrates 60th birthday
In January 2025, Sophie celebrated her 60th birthday. According to Grant Harrold, a former royal butler, the king might have organised a birthday party for his sister-in-law.
Queen Consort Camilla is set to undergo a major title change following the coronation in May, it has recently been reported.
Now, the real reason behind this change in title has been revealed by a royal expert – and it’s not due to her popularity.
Queen Consort Camilla to undergo major title change
Last week it was revealed that Camilla will undergo a major title change at the coronation.
As reported by The Mirror last Thursday (March 16), Camilla will be dropping the ‘Consort’ from her Queen Consort title soon.
Once the coronation is done, the 75-year-old will reportedly be simply known as Queen Camilla going forwards.
The news was revealed when the coronation edition of the bible was leaked.
In it, it reads: “To commemorate the Coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. In the Abbey Church of St Peter, Westminster. The sixth day of May 2023.”
When Camilla first married Charles, it was expected that she would become Princess Consort when Charles became King.
However, as per the late Queen Elizabeth’s wishes, Camilla’s title was changed to Queen Consort when Charles took the throne.
Now it seems as though another tweak is in order for Camilla’s royal title.
Why is Queen Consort Camilla changing her title?
Now, the real reason behind Camilla’s title change has been revealed – and it’s nothing to do with her popularity.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliam spoke exclusively to ED! about the decision to change Camilla’s title and the reasoning behind it.
“Camilla’s history with titles is unique,” he said.
“She was Princess of Wales but chose to be known as the Duchess of Cornwall,” he then continued.
” It was the official position that when Charles ascended the throne she would be known as Princess Consort, until the Queen’s intervention in the eve of her Platinum Jubilee.”
“She is Queen Consort, but it is a heavy handed title,” he then said.
Camilla title change not down to ‘popularity’
The royal expert then continued, saying: “None of the previous three Queen Consorts used it, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth were all known as Queen.”
“In the age of social media and the net bad habits such as calling Catherine – Kate Middleton persist,” he then said.
“It also makes sense to make a title easier to use, which is why the change is likely,” he then continued.
Camilla’s history with titles is unique.
Richard then revealed at this point that the title change has nothing to do with popularity.
“It isn’t really linked to her personal popularity,” he said.
However, there is also another reason behind the change, according to the royal expert.
“Queen Consort Camilla sounds clunky so it will probably change,” he revealed.
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Speaking exclusively to Royal Insider on behalf of JeffBet, he said: “I have no doubt that the king will be planning a birthday party for her probably at Clarence House with as many royals there as possible.
“Sophie is a really lovely person and is very well loved and respected within the family and with the public. I’m sure she will also be having private celebrations with her own family. Everyone will be making a fuss of her.”
Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate shared a message for Sophie. They said on Instagram: “Wishing The Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday today!”
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