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Royal Drama Unfolds: Queen Elizabeth’s Final Wishes Revealed

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Royal Drama Unfolds: Queen Elizabeth’s Final Wishes Revealed

The late Queen Elizabeth left behind a legacy of royal drama, making it clear in her final days that she harbored deep resentment towards 's wife, , for allegedly tearing apart the royal family.

Her passing in September 2022 coincided with and embarking on a new venture in Europe, leaving behind their children, and .

While Meghan appeared composed during their European escapade, the Queen adamantly refused to permit her presence at Balmoral Castle, where the monarch was vacationing.

The animosity between Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle stemmed from the latter's self-centered demeanor, which the Queen deemed unsuitable for royalty and a direct threat to the monarchy.

The Queen expressed her disdain towards the “pushy second-rate actress,” emphasizing that she would never forgive Meghan for her audacious actions that undermined the royal institution.

Despite initially welcoming Meghan into the royal fold after her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, Queen Elizabeth II grew disillusioned with her conduct, regretting bestowing upon her the title of Duchess of Sussex.

Meghan Markle's utilization of her royal status for personal gain further fueled the Queen's displeasure, as she embarked on various campaigns to fulfill her ambitious endeavors.

Just over a year after joining the royal family, Meghan abruptly announced her departure from the UK, citing her intentions to seek financial opportunities in the affluent United States.

The breaking point for Queen Elizabeth came with Prince Harry and Meghan's controversial interview with in March 2021, where they levied accusations of racism within the royal family, particularly targeting , who passed away shortly after the interview.

In her final days, Queen Elizabeth II was appalled by the couple's attention-seeking behaviors, notably Meghan's public declarations of activism alongside feminist Gloria Steinem.

The Queen's dying wish centered on Prince Harry renouncing his ties with Meghan and returning to a state of sanity.

This sentiment was reiterated during the Queen's 70th-anniversary celebration, where Prince Harry and Meghan were conspicuously excluded from official roles, receiving only a brief private audience with the Queen, shielded from the prying lenses of their Netflix crew.

Despite her desire to strip Prince Harry and Meghan of their royal titles, the Queen opted to defer the decision to .

Notably, Queen Elizabeth's altered will, bequeathing her prized jewelry collection valued at $110 million to Prince William's wife, Catherine, raised eyebrows within the royal circle.

The inheritance signaled favoritism towards Catherine and potentially sparked discontent among other family members, including , the newly appointed Queen Consort, and Meghan Markle, alongside their respective partners.

The collection of 300 personal items, belonging to the Queen personally rather than the Crown, symbolized a deliberate gesture towards Catherine as a beloved member of the family.

While some may interpret the Queen's actions as vindictive, others view it as a strategic message to Prince Harry and Meghan to face the consequences of their choices.

Queen Elizabeth's final wishes unveiled a web of familial tensions and power dynamics within the royal household, leaving a legacy of unresolved conflicts and shifting loyalties.

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