Breaking News: Meghan Markle’s ‘hugging’ allegedly sparked flirting rumours with Prince William leaving Kate Middleton uncomfortable, claims new book….See More

Meghan Markle’s time with the royals was a tad more awkward than we all thought. Palace insiders are spilling the beans, claiming her hug-happy greetings with Prince William raised eyebrows and sparked whispers of flirting. In a new book, ‘Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants’ by journalist Tom Quinn, former royal staff members are dishing out the behind-the-scenes drama.

According to the book, via The Times, Meghan’s warm and tactile nature wasn’t adored by everyone in the palace, especially by Prince William, who supposedly felt a bit “uncomfortable” with all the hugging. Staffers recall her “hug everyone” policy leading to some tense situations with senior royals like Kate Middleton, Prince William, and even King Charles III.

The most talked-about bit is Meghan’s frequent hugs and kisses with Prince William. The book alleges that Meghan would greet William with a hug and kiss nearly every time they met, fueling gossip among the staff that she was flirting. Despite no evidence of anything romantic, this constant closeness reportedly created unease and a palpable tension.
Staff members have said that Kate, William, and even King Charles III would “flinch” when Meghan approached for a hug, visibly uncomfortable. This reportedly left Meghan “understandably hurt” and confused, as she intended to be warm and approachable, but her behaviour wasn’t quite hitting the mark with the royal family.

“The hugging and cheek-kissing fueled gossip among the staff that Meghan was flirting with William, which she was not, but the tense atmosphere caused by all the touchy-feeliness deepened the rift between the brothers,” the book’s excerpt states.

Upon joining the royal family, Meghan’s affectionate demeanour, including the hugs and cheek kisses, supposedly made some members feel uneasy. A royal insider told The Times that Markle’s outgoing nature was a stark contrast to William’s more reserved personality, sparking speculation about potential flirting. While sources also say Meghan’s gestures were innocent, the increased gossip reportedly worsened tensions between Prince William and Prince Harry. ‘She was obviously (flirting) not, but the tense atmosphere caused by all the touchy-feeliness (and the resultant gossip) deepened the rift between the brothers,’ claimed Mr Quinn.

In their Netflix docuseries, via Daily Mail UK, ‘Harry & Meghan’, Meghan Markle revealed she was taken aback by the royal family’s formality, which extends even behind closed doors. The actress explained that as an American, she’s naturally affectionate. She said, “’Even when Will and Kate came over and I was meeting her for the first time I remember I was in ripped jeans, I was barefoot

Markle said, “Like I was a hugger, I have always been a hugger I didn’t realise that is really jarring for a lot of Brits. I started to understand that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside, that there is a forward-facing way of being and then you close the door and think “OK we can relax now”. But that formality carries over on both sides and that was surprising to me.”