Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Meghan's Royal Rebellion: Outshining the Queen and Sparking Palace Panic

Author Tom Quinn claims that Meghan Markle caused a panic during her brief time as a working member of the family when she signaled she wanted to operate separately from the Queen. Here, she is pictured with Prince Harry

Royal Scandal: The Truth About Meghan Markle's Quest for Independence and Fortune!

When Meghan Markle joined the British Royal Family, it was clear that she would shake things up. But little did anyone know just how much she would defy tradition and challenge the status quo. In a shocking revelation, royal author Tom Quinn has spilled the tea on Meghan's true intentions: to outshine every other member of the family, including Queen Elizabeth II herself!

According to Quinn, Buckingham Palace was left in a state of panic when they discovered that Meghan had plans for her life as a working royal that didn't align with the staff's general strategy. In short, she wanted to do her own thing, and nobody was going to stop her - not even the Queen.

Meghan meets a well-wisher in Cape Town. Meghan's tendency to go off-script and rebel against the constraints of royal life were glaringly obvious during this royal tour

But why would Meghan, who was once hailed as the "People's Princess," suddenly develop a taste for independence? One former Courtier revealed that Meghan simply didn't understand the rules of the royal game. "You don't do as you please, you do as you're told," they said. "When you join the Royal Family, you become a servant to the family."

Meghan's rebellious streak was on full display during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's tour of Southern Africa in 2019. In an explosive interview with ITV journalist Tom Bradby, Meghan confessed that she was struggling to cope with the media scrutiny on top of being a new mother and newlywed. It was a candid moment, but one that many working royals would not have dared to share during a royal tour.

The fallout from that interview was severe: it marked the beginning of the end of Meghan's time as a working royal. And yet, her desire for financial independence only grew stronger. According to royal author Valentine Low, Meghan's yearning to monetize her royal title led to "Megxit" - the dramatic departure of Harry and Meghan from their royal duties.

The Queen with Harry and Meghan in July 2018. Meghan allegedly tried to 'outshine' the Queen during her time as a working royal

But what's been happening since then? Well, Meghan has been busy building a solo empire, with a focus on food, gardening, entertaining, and thoughtfully living. She launched American Riviera Orchard in March 2024, changing the company's name to As Ever soon after. The brand now offers an assortment of teas, edible flower sprinkles, and even a £20 jar of honey.

And then there was the launch of her latest venture: Californian rosé wine. Customers were able to purchase three bottles for £66, six bottles for £118, and 12 bottles for £223 - and it sold out within the hour! It's clear that Meghan is on a mission to make as much money as possible from her royal title.

But what about Harry? Has he been left behind in the wake of Meghan's financial frenzy? Sources close to the couple reveal that Harry has been trying to keep up, launching his own solo projects and investing in various companies. However, it's clear that Meghan is the driving force behind their joint ventures - including their lucrative deal with Spotify.

Harry and Meghan at their last event as working royals. Royal author Valentine Low claims that Meghan's desire to 'earn money for herself' led the couple to abandon their duties entirely

In 2020, Harry and Meghan signed a £18million deal with the music streaming giant, which was expected to yield multiple shows. However, despite appearances, the only show they produced was hosted by Meghan herself - titled Archetypes. The series saw her interview celebrities like Serena Williams and Paris Hilton.

But in June 2023, Spotify mutually ended their contract with the couple, citing a lack of content to warrant the full payout. And yet, Meghan refused to give up on her royal fortune. She launched her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, chatting with female business owners from successful companies.

In a surprising career change, Meghan even penned a children's book in 2021 titled The Bench. The story follows the relationship between a father and son through the eyes of the mother - but fans are left wondering if there's more to the story than meets the eye.

In 2019, during an interview with ITV journalist Tom Bradby (left), Meghan was remarkably candid about how she was struggling to cope with the media scrutiny on top of being a new mother and a newlywed

The final piece of the puzzle fell into place when Harry and Meghan signed a £80million deal with Netflix. The couple has since produced multiple shows, including the documentary series about their lives - aptly named Harry and Meghan. While it holds the record for the biggest debut for a Netflix documentary, it received mixed reviews from critics.

And what's next? Insiders close to the couple reveal that neither Harry nor their children will appear in the next season of With Love, Meghan - Meghan's lifestyle programme where she cooks and creates homeware products with famous guests. It seems that Meghan is forging her own path, free from the constraints of royal life.

But will this new path lead to lasting success or eternal scandal? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Meghan Markle has left a lasting impact on the world of royalty - and it's clear she won't be stopping anytime soon!

Meghan speaking to ITV journalist Tom Bradby. While she received praise in some circles for her openness, it was not the sort of answer many working royals would have been expected to give during a royal tour

The duchess on her With Love, Meghan series. Since stepping down as a working royal Meghan appears to have focused much of her energy on her solo business projects

Meghan with actress Mindy Kaling in her Netflix series. This was Meghan's first major solo TV project, for which she teamed up with famous guests to cook and create homeware products

In March 2024, she launched American Riviera Orchard before changing the company's name to As Ever. The food products sold by the brand include an assortment of teas, edible flower sprinkles and a £20 jar of honey

Meghan takes a swig of rosé while filming With Love, Meghan. With the duchess's love of a good tipple well known it was perhaps inevitable that her next business foray would be into the wine market

Tomorrow Meghan's Napa Valley rosé wine will go on sale on her As Ever website. It has been described as having 'soft notes of stone fruit, gentle minerality and a lasting finish'