A small but significant issue reportedly triggered Meghan Markle’s long-running grievance with Prince William and Princess Catherine, according to royal insider Tom Quinn.

The Kensington Palace Home Dispute

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their life together in the UK in 2017, they moved into Nottingham Cottage, a 17th-century residence on the grounds of Kensington Palace. The home featured prominently in the Netflix series Harry & Meghan, with scenes of the couple enjoying their early days together, tending the garden, and playing with Meghan’s dog, Guy.

However, beneath the idyllic image, tensions were brewing. Just three years later, in 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the United States.

Perceptions of Inequality

In his book Yes Ma’am, Quinn claims that Meghan’s early dissatisfaction with their home played a role in their eventual decision to leave. She reportedly viewed the cottage as “tiny” compared to Apartment 1A, the expansive residence where William and Catherine lived with their three children.