Prince Harry made his “biggest mistake” with Meghan Markle many years ago, according to an expert.
In photos taken after Harry and Meghan’s engagement announcement on Nov. 27, 2017, the Duke of Sussex appeared protective of the duchess, according to expert Katie Nicholl.
The duo posed in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace, with Meghan sporting a white coat. Kinsey Schofield unfiltered In a podcast, Nicholl said the Prince appeared defensive and never properly introduced Meghan to the media.
“It’s like he’s making that physical connection. He’s introducing her to the world for the first time, because he’s kept it a secret,” she said.
“I still think one of his biggest mistakes was never introducing her to us, to the press, and allowing that connection to be forged,” he continued.
“Yes, there’s a protectiveness and also a defensiveness. It’s like, ‘She’s mine. I’m introducing you to her, but don’t intervene,'” he added.
Nicholl went on to highlight the statement released in November 2016 by Kensington Palace communications secretary Jason Knauf in defense of Meghan.
The statement was aimed at protecting her privacy and criticized the racist and sexist treatment of her by the media. The statement confirmed Harry and Meghan’s relationship. However, it has now been removed from the Royal Family website.