By Royal Correspondent | October 6, 2025
In yet another sign of deepening tensions between the Sussexes and the Cambridges, reports have emerged that Meghan Markle is “fuming behind the scenes” after learning that Princess Charlotte, daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, is set to inherit Princess Diana’s iconic Spencer Tiara — instead of her own daughter, Princess Lilibet.
A Royal Rift Rekindled
According to palace insiders, Meghan was “deeply hurt and outraged” when she discovered that Charlotte, not Lilibet, would be the heir to one of the late Princess Diana’s most cherished heirlooms. The dazzling Spencer Tiara, valued at an estimated $535,000, was famously worn by Diana on her wedding day to Prince Charles in 1981 and has remained one of the most recognizable pieces of royal jewelry.
“You think this is just about a tiara? Think again — it’s about what we deserve!” Meghan allegedly snapped during a private conversation, a source told The Royal Observer. “She feels Lilibet, as Diana’s granddaughter too, should have an equal claim to the piece that symbolizes Diana’s grace and independence.”
Royal historians explain that the Spencer Tiara belongs to the Spencer family, not the royal household. As such, the decision over its future lies with Diana’s family rather than Buckingham Palace. Still, the prospect of Princess Charlotte — a future working royal — wearing the heirloom publicly has been widely accepted as likely.
Family games
“It makes sense for Charlotte to inherit the tiara,” noted jewelry historian Clare Austin. “She represents the continuation of the monarchy, and her role will mirror much of what Princess Diana’s once was — the visible heart of the family.”
But insiders say that explanation has done little to calm Meghan’s frustrations. “Meghan feels royal traditions always seem to favor William’s line. She’s tired of the ‘hierarchy excuse,’” another insider added. “In her view, Lilibet is just as much Diana’s granddaughter as Charlotte is.”
Charlotte’s Innocent Reaction
Family games
Adding a touch of levity to the escalating drama, one source claims that Princess Charlotte, when told she may one day wear the Spencer Tiara, reacted with childlike disbelief. “Wait… that’s really mine?” the young princess reportedly asked, wide-eyed and giggling, during a family conversation.
Observers say the innocent remark underscores just how far removed the royal children are from the brewing adult tensions that swirl around them.
What’s Next for the Spencer Tiara?
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Despite the uproar, royal watchers caution that no formal inheritance has been confirmed. The tiara remains in the private Spencer collection, and decisions regarding its future are closely guarded by the family.
Still, the controversy has reignited speculation about the growing emotional and symbolic divide between Harry and William’s families — a split that has defined the modern royal era.
“Every time something like this happens, it becomes another symbol of the larger rift,” said royal commentator Julia Hart. “A tiara, a title, an invitation — it all carries meaning far beyond its surface.”
As of now, neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry has publicly commented on the matter, while palace officials have declined to address what they describe as “private family discussions.”
Family games
But behind the palace walls, the sparkle of Diana’s tiara may once again be casting a shadow — one that glitters with both nostalgia and division.
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