Even though they have stepped down as senior royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still on good terms with Queen Elizabeth II. During their explosive tell-all with Oprah Winfrey on March 7, the couple shed light on what their relationship is currently like with the reigning monarch. After Meghan recalled their “lovely” first meeting, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set the record straight, saying they did not blindside the queen when they announced their royal exit in January 2020. “I never blindsided my grandmother. I have too much respect for her,” Harry said.
During another point in the interview, Harry revealed, “I’ve spoken more to my grandmother in the last year than I have done for many, many years.” He also confirmed that they’ve done a few Zoom calls with their 1-year-old son Archie. “My grandmother and I have a really good relationship and understanding. I have a deep respect for her. She’s my commander-in-chief, right?”
Meghan also revealed that she personally called the queen after learning that Prince Philip was recently hospitalized. “This morning, I woke up earlier than H, and saw a note from someone on our team in the