Meghan Markle is a DIVA and Prince Andrew is the laziest royal, royal legend reveals
MEGHAN Markle has been called out for having “diva qualities” by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond.
The royal expert opened up about her views on the royal family for The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, and revealed her feelings towards the Duchess of Sussex, 42.
Speaking to Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, Jennie was asked which member of the family was “biggest diva” from her 14 years working as Royal Correspondent.
She replied: “Well, is Meghan a royal? I don’t know.
“I think historically, probably Princess Margaret was a real diva.
“And I’m afraid to say I do think that Meghan had some diva qualities.”
Former Hollywood star Meghan was previously branded “Duchess Difficult” by palace insiders as her demands became too much for aides, according to reports.
This follows The Sun exclusively revealing the late Queen warned Prince Harry over Meghan’s behaviour and attitude before their wedding.
Meghan had initially wanted a tiara that featured emeralds, according to royal sources.
But the future Duke and Duchess of Sussex were unhappy when her first choice wasn’t facilitated.
According to Harry’s bombshell Spare memoir, he claimed the Queen’s dresser Angela Kelly “put up obstacles.”
Royal author Robert Jobson revealed Harry told staff before the wedding: “What Meghan wants, Meghan gets.”
However, the Duchess of Sussex has been firmly defended by friend and make-up artist Daniel Martin.
The guru broke down in tears as he insisted that the Duchess was not a diva.
He said: “What’s so frustrating is that you hear these stories and there’s no truth to them.
“It’s not the same person. In the years I’ve known her, the years I’ve worked with her, she’s never had a diva fit, never.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally stepped back as senior working royals in 2020, and now live in a £12million Californian mansion with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
Jennie also opened up about who she thought was the “laziest” royal, from her experience.
She revealed: “The laziest probably was Andrew.”
Meanwhile, she added that “undoubtedly”, the hardest working royal is the Princess Royal.
I’m afraid to say I do think that Meghan had some diva qualities
Jennie Bond
Jennie explained: “I mean she’s astonishing, absolutely astonishing.
“She’s quite difficult to work with but she gets it done.”
We recently shared how Prince Andrew is spending all day “watching TV in a dark room” like a prisoner at his “crumbling” home.
Meghan Markle's 'air freshener' wedding request
The Duchess of Sussex specifically asked for atomisers to fill the chapel before Royal Wedding guests arrived because she didn’t “like its smell”, a source claimed.
Household staff were reportedly left astounded at her request because the chapel was The Queen’s regular place of worship and even contained the Royal Vault.
A source told the Daily Mail: “Apparently Meghan didn’t like the smell of the chapel, which as you would expect, is a little musty. It’s not unpleasant at all though.
“Meghan wanted staff to go around with these atomisers, like spritzer guns, and spray the chapel with scent before anyone arrived.”
According to royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand in Finding Freedom, Meghan secured £130 Diptyque Baies diffusers for the big day.
They were said to be provided by the brand and approved by the palace, leaving the chapel smelling of roses, infused with fruity undertones of berries and currant leaves.
The revelation comes as King Charles, 75, has redoubled his efforts to evict the disgraced Duke – with insiders branding the stand-off the “siege of Royal Lodge“.
Andrew has now become a “prisoner of his own pride” as he refuses to bow to his brother’s wishes, a friend told The Times.
But that prison is falling apart as Royal Lodge “needs extensive repairs” thought to be about £400,000 a year.
The stately home sits in Windsor State Park, Berks, several miles south of Windsor Castle.
Andrew, 64, moved in after the death of the Queen Mother in 2002.
Inside Prince Andrew's 'crumbling' Royal Lodge
THE disgraced Duke of York resides at the £30million Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire - at least for now.
King Charles has redoubled his efforts to evict the Duke – with insiders branding the stand-off the “siege of Royal Lodge“.
Despite his divorce from Sarah Ferguson in 1996, Prince Andrew lives with his ex-wife at the countryside estate.
Prince Andrew‘s royal residence, with its eye-catching white exterior, boasts 30 rooms with plenty of space for entertaining, plus seven bedrooms spread across the two topmost floors.
The Duke of York is said to spend all day “watching TV in a dark room” like a prisoner at his “crumbling” home.
Royal Lodge is said to “need extensive repairs”, thought to be about £400,000 a year.
The monarch is said to be becoming increasingly frustrated at Andrew’s refusal to care for the colossal mansion.
Andrew is said to have promised King Charles he would take care of its expensive repairs – despite having no apparent source of income.