It’s no secret that Prince William was never Meghan Markle‘s biggest fan – and if we are to believe recent reports, her “constant” desire to hug people, himself included, when Prince Harry and Meghan were in the U.K. was one of the many reasons!
The latest info about the Prince of Wales’ true feelings on his sister-in-law featured in a new report in The Times, which contained quotes from certain members of staff at the palace. Keep reading for more details…
Prince William Was Reportedly 'Uncomfortable' With Meghan Markle's 'Constant Hugging'
According to the palace insiders, as per The Times, Prince William was "uncomfortable" that the former Suits actress was very physical, and the "constant hugging" was something that he wasn't used to.
"Meghan hugged [William] virtually every time they bumped into each other," the report read, highlighting the differences between U.S. and U.K. culture. More specifically, royal rules and culture.
Some People Thought Meghan Markle Was 'Flirting' With Prince William, Thus Creating A 'Tense Atmosphere' In The Palace
The report went on to suggest that the mom-of-two's behavior even led some people to believe that she was flirting with the future king, which unsurprisingly did not go down well with her or the Spare author.
The American Riviera Orchard founder was, according to the report, "understandably hurt" by the "pompous" reactions to something she deemed so simple and harmless.
The pub stated that the "flirting" rumors "deepened the rift between the brothers," with an insider reportedly confessing that this created a "tense atmosphere."
Internet Thoughts
Many people on the internet thought that the With Love, Meghan star should have realized that the hugging made Prince William uncomfortable much earlier, with others thinking that she did it "deliberately."
"Meghan should have respected that not everyone likes to be hugged. When she saw that it made Prince William uncomfortable she should have stopped trying to hug him all the time," wrote one person on a Page Six article. "What kind of person keeps hugging people when they have made it obvious they don't like it. I think she kept doing it deliberately in order to annoy him," they speculated.
"Americans don't routinely hug their brother in laws whenever they see them," observed a second, adding: "They don't routinely hug anyone except for their children, spouses and close friends, and frankly plenty of Americans don't hug their children and they won't hug their spouses in public."
A third added: "She doesn't pick up on social cues. She doesn't grasp formality. It's not cultural. Her 'warmth' conveys intrusiveness and a failure to respect one's personal space. If someone tenses up, backs away, or displays a certain look, it's obvious that you're too close – and you shouldn't force yourself on them. Is there anything that this woman doesn't feel victimized by? Has she ever examined her own behavior?"
