Prince Harry Seeks Approval From Diana’s Sisters For Meghan Before Marriage

Prince Harry was eager for his late mother Princess Diana's family to embrace Meghan Markle, believing Meghan shared qualities with Diana such as compassion, empathy, and confidence. However, according to royal biographer Tom Bower's book 'Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors,' Diana's sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, did not see Meghan as similar to their late sister and doubted Meghan would fit well within the royal family. Harry had hoped the meeting with Diana's family would create a bridge between past and present, but their lukewarm response was disappointing to him. Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, also cautioned Harry to take care before marrying Meghan, warning of the challenges ahead, which Harry later acknowledged. Despite these family concerns, Harry has consistently drawn parallels between Meghan and his mother, notably in the 2022 Netflix docuseries 'Harry & Meghan,' emphasizing Meghan's warmth and empathy. Diana's siblings remain involved in family events, though their initial reservations about Meghan's integration into the royal fold were evident.