Amid the ongoing public fascination with the British royal family, a recent statement from a royal commentator has drawn particular attention: Prince Harry is completely controlled by Meghan Markle, and even King Charles has been aware of it for quite some time. But how much of this is speculation, and how much is fact backed by credible sources?
“Whipped by Meghan” – A Controversial Claim from Within the Royal Circle
According to political commentator and royal expert Esther Krakue, King Charles once remarked that his son Harry is entirely under the influence of his wife, Meghan Markle. She shared this information during an interview with “GB News” in early July 2025, emphasizing that the statement wasn’t just her opinion, but came from multiple sources within the royal household.
“We know that King Charles clearly told his close advisers that Harry is completely controlled by Meghan. And this is not a rumor — we’ve heard it from several individuals connected to the royal family,” said Esther Krakue.
Meghan Thought Harry Was a Billionaire?
Another surprising revelation from Krakue is that Meghan believed Prince Harry was a billionaire before marrying him. According to her, the American actress entered the royal family with expectations of a luxurious life but was disillusioned upon discovering that Harry’s actual wealth did not match her assumptions.
While Harry did inherit funds from Princess Diana and receives some royal family support, his net worth is reportedly in the multi-million dollar range, not in the billions as Meghan had hoped.
A Strained Relationship with King Charles
Since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, the relationship between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royal family — particularly King Charles and Prince William — has been notably distant.
In his 2023 memoir “Spare”, Harry openly discussed family tensions, including a physical altercation with his brother William and deep disagreements over how Meghan was treated by both the media and the royal institution.
However, the revelation that King Charles may have referred to his son as being “whipped” by Meghan opens a different perspective — one suggesting that the King may be concerned about Meghan’s influence over Harry’s decisions, both within the family and in the public sphere.
Truth or Conspiracy Theory?
Many experts argue that statements like these — if true — cannot be 100% verified unless confirmed by royal family members themselves. Still, the fact that multiple insider sources and royal correspondents have echoed similar sentiments suggests this may not be baseless speculation.
Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry continue their independent life in California, engaging in media projects, documentaries, and philanthropy. They have never publicly confirmed any accusations of “control” or unrealistic financial expectations.
Conclusion: When Royal Private Life Becomes Public Debate
Whether or not the narrative of “Harry being controlled by Meghan” holds true, it reflects a broader reality: the complexity of balancing personal life and royal duties, especially when cultural and personal expectations differ as much as they reportedly did between Meghan and the institution.
The emergence of this narrative, along with ongoing tensions among senior members of the royal family, suggests that the post-Megxit story still holds many unanswered questions.