Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Feud with the Beckhams: What Really Happened?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a lot of enemies back in the U.K. when they vamoosed from their sovereign soil to hop across the Atlantic back in 2020. And it seems they turned some Hollywood pals into opponents too, thanks to a mix-up that pitted two of the world’s most famous celebrity couples against each other.

So which couple did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex first befriend and then bedevil? The fact the alleged truth is revealed in a new book called House of Beckham, a tell-all biography of David and Victoria Beckham, might give you a big clue. But what happened to cause the potentially all-powerful union of the Sussexes and the Beckhams to go royally wrong?

Background Information

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been a focal point of media attention ever since their high-profile exit from the British royal family in 2020. Their move to the United States was seen as a bid for independence and privacy, but it also brought them closer to Hollywood’s elite. Among their new acquaintances were David and Victoria Beckham, a power couple in their own right, known for their influence in sports, fashion, and entertainment.

Main Event or Topic

Meghan Markle Sicced Prince Harry on the Beckhams for Leaking Their Gossip to the Press… but They Were Innocent

House of Beckham author Tom Bower is clearly no fan of Meghan, so take this with a pinch of salt, but according to extracts from his upcoming book (via The Independent), the Duchess and former Suits star had a prickly relationship with the Beckhams that was rooted in envy and distrust.

“In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame,” Bower claims. “As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order. She was irritated to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself.”

Supposedly, Meghan then steered herself and Harry into the Beckhams’ orbit and the four became friendly… Until details about how Victoria had given Meghan make-up advice somehow got leaked to The Sun. Bower writes that this caused the blossoming “relationship between the two ambitious women [to] crash.”

With the British media finding any excuse they could to fill column inches about her, her family, and her past, this incident was the straw that broke the camel’s back and Meghan was left furious. So much so that Meghan supposedly sicced her husband on the apparently misbehaving Beckhams.

“Sensitive to the media’s probing into her unusual past, Meghan was outraged by The Sun’s report,” Bower states. “This was the latest of a series of nasty revelations by London’s newspapers. Harry was ordered to complain to David Beckham.”

Victoria is said to have strenuously denied the Sussexes’ allegations that she and David had leaked their private info to the press, with the ex-Spice Girl blaming a beautician they had both seen instead. Bower, however, believes “the culprit was probably a boastful publicist.”

Reactions and Impact

Souring friendships with fellow British ex-pats in Hollywood might be the reason why Harry is apparently feeling so unsettled and “homesick” in California these days, even threatening to move back to England. Now that’s what you call an own goal.

The fallout from this incident has had a noticeable impact on both couples. For the Sussexes, it has added another layer of complexity to their already tumultuous relationship with the media and public. For the Beckhams, it has been a lesson in the perils of high-profile friendships.

Expert Opinions

Celebrity experts and insiders have weighed in on the feud, offering various perspectives. Some believe that Meghan’s reaction was justified given the relentless scrutiny she faces. Others argue that the Sussexes should have handled the situation more diplomatically, considering the Beckhams’ longstanding reputation for discretion.

“This incident highlights the challenges of navigating friendships in the public eye,” says a Hollywood insider. “Both couples are under immense pressure, and misunderstandings can easily escalate into full-blown feuds.”

Summary and Future Implications

In summary, the feud between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the Beckhams serves as a cautionary tale about the complexities of high-profile relationships. While the immediate fallout has been damaging, it remains to be seen how this will affect both couples in the long term. Will they reconcile, or will this be a permanent rift?

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