Meghan Markle’s curt three-word reply to Queen’s friendly advice before she married Prince Harry

Meghan Markle had only a curt response to some friendly advice offered to her by the late Queen ahead of the actor’s marriage to Prince Harry, a new book has revealed.

Meghan Markle disregarded friendly advice from the Queen days before she married Prince Harry, according to a new book.

Her late Majesty had suggested Ms Markle seek help from Sophie, now the Duchess of Edinburgh, who was one of a few trusted royals in her inner circle.

But, instead of politely thanking or acknowledging the Queen’s suggestion, Ms Markle had only a three-word response: “I’ve got Harry,” veteran royal editor Robert Jobson reveals in his new book Our King: Charles III — The Man And The Monarch Revealed.

The new details come ahead of King Charles’s coronation in May, and growing speculation about whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the event on May 6.

The Duchess and Countess arriving at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Getty

While the Queen tried to assist Ms Markle as she eased into her role as the Duchess of Sussex, Jobson’s book claims it was said that Sophie was “relieved” she would no longer have to curtsy to Ms Markle.

As per royal protocol Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, had to curtsy to Meghan as the Duchess of Sussex, because she was of higher rank in the royal household.

A friend of the couple said: “Sophie is relieved. She no longer has to curtsy to someone in the family who has not only left Royal duties but has spent the past three years criticising the institution that Sophie works so hard to support.”

Meghan dismissed her Majesty’s recommendation she reach out to the Countess of Wessex Sophie Rhys-Jones. Picture: Getty

Meanwhile, as the Coronation of King Charles III draws closer, commentators are speculating on the mood of the Sussexes after the couple were excluded from some arrangements for the big day.

Royal commentator Angela Levin told Sky News Australia that Harry and Meghan are probably “absolutely furious” as they have been denied balcony access at King Charles’ coronation on May 6.

“The authority and the kindness from them – nobody’s interested in,” she told Sky News host Paul Murray.

“So they won’t be there – I expect they are absolutely furious.”

In a touching display of father-son bonding on Saturday, Prince William and eldest child George enjoyed watching a football match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

The Prince of Wales was snapped alongside his son as the pair animatedly reacted to the game.

Prince William and his eldest son George enjoyed the tense match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty

Father and son are both keen Aston Villa fans. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty

George’s expressions mirrored those of his father during the game. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty

The father-son outing to watch their favoured team Aston Villa ended in celebration with their team victorious after scoring two goals in the second half.

With the score nil-nil until the second half, there were many tense moments shared between the pair with George’s facial expressions mirroring those of his father.

The Prince of Wales was joined by Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris. Picture: Nathan Stirk/Getty

Prince William comments on the match with other spectators. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty

Originally published as Meghan Markle’s curt three-word reply to Queen’s friendly advice before she married Prince Harry