Royal Wedding Drama Unfolds: Meghan Markle Faces Cold Reception from Prince Andrew

Meghan Markle, 36, is set to tie the knot with Prince Harry, 33, in a grand royal wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

The approval for the wedding came from none other than Queen Elizabeth II, 91, in an official letter.

However, it appears that not every member of the royal family is thrilled about Meghan joining the fold.

Sources exclusively revealed to Express UK that one particular family member gave Meghan a frosty reception during her first major family gathering.

While Prince Philip, 96, reportedly holds a favorable opinion of Meghan, his second oldest son, Prince Andrew, 58, seems to have a different stance.

The Duke of York is said to have exhibited a noticeable aversion towards Meghan in contrast to the rest of the royals.

Meghan had the opportunity to meet many members of the royal family during a Christmas gathering at Sandringham House, according to insider information.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice seemed to hit it off splendidly with Meghan, and interactions with Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex, and his family went smoothly.

However, it was Prince Andrew's chilly demeanor towards Meghan that stood out starkly.

The source shared that Meghan received a cool reception from the Duke of York, with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson being absent in Australia at the time.

The absence of Sarah Ferguson left speculation about how she might have reacted to Meghan's presence.

Interestingly, there have been previous observations drawing parallels between Meghan Markle and Sarah Ferguson.

Details from the Sandringham House family event, attended by the Queen, were disclosed by the source.

The gathering was described as formal, with shared meals downstairs followed by an evening spent in the saloon.

In a recent development, Meghan Markle made an announcement regarding a feminist engagement ahead of the impending royal nuptials.

Alongside Prince Harry, Meghan will participate in an official event dedicated to women's empowerment on April 19.

The appearance is scheduled to mark the one-month countdown to their wedding date and aligns with Meghan's strong advocacy for feminist causes.