Prince Harry has said he feels “I lost my dad in this process” (viaThe Cut).

As for King Charles III, friends have said it was very difficult for him (perThe Telegraph).

You may be surprised to learn that things weren’t always this way.

Meghan Markle and Camilla Parker Bowles

Did you know they both love yoga?

Based on this information, we have to assume Camilla is also a really good Christmas gift-giver.

During the celebration, a bee began harassing Harry mid-speech.

Camilla Parker Bowles and Meghan Markle

“Sorry,” said the duke.

“That bee really got me.”

The two were also spottedholding handsat the same event.

Camilla Parker Bowles and Meghan Markle talk

This was a pretty big deal, considering that most members of the royal family keep formal events prettyPDA-free.

Meghan carried the title the first, after becoming a duchess in 2018.

A year later, Queen Elizabeth II assigned Meghan the role ofPatron of the National Theatre.

Camilla Parker Bowles in blue coat

Apparently, Camilla was initially disappointed that she didn’t get the patronage first.

“She really wanted it,” one source toldThe Times.

“This shared frustration amongst [Meghan]’s friends left everyone feeling silenced,” read the statement.

Meghan Markle

Meghan has since reiterated that she felt dismissed, unsupported, and unprotected by the crown.

“I was told that I couldn’t, that it wouldn’t be good for the institution.”

According to the duchess, the accidental rule-breaking wasn’t due to a lack of effort.

Meghan Markle

The view from Camilla Parker Bowles' side of things is somewhat different.

According to the queen consort’s 2022biography(Ch.

23), Camilla offered her best advice to help Meghan adjust to her new royal role.

Camilla Parker Bowles

One notable instance of tension occurred before the royal couple even left the country.

Unfortunately, some people had other ideas."

As you’re able to see in thisvideo, she had a brief, but telling response.

King Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles

“Hmm … course,” is all she said with a smile.

Yikes, what a nickname!

By way of her biography, the queen consort has denied ever calling Meghan names.

Newspapers lined up together

One of the most intense moments of royal drama came afterPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s sit-down interviewwith Oprah.

Across all the scandals, accusations, and family drama, she’s stood by Charles' side.

What upsets her husband is sure to upset her.

Camilla Parker Bowles with blue hat

Harry reportedly still holds some heavy feelings in his heart toward the royal establishment and his father.

With Harry’snew bookcoming out in 2023, there’s a good chance we’ll read more about Charles there.

Camilla’s reaction to all of this?

King Charles III with military decorations

He is incredibly protective of her and he couldn’t do it without her."

Her biggest public scandal was theCamillagate tapes, a leaked recording of a flirting session between her and Charles.

Despite the constant media frenzy, the queen consort apparently handled the tabloid pressure fairly well.

King Charles, Camilla, Meghan and Harry

An anonymous source toldThe Telegraph: “She didn’t really complain about how she was treated.

For the duchess, the media pressure hasn’t been so easy-breezy.

One royal expert has even suggested that the royal family wants to patch things up at Charles' coronation.

Camilla Parker Bowles smiling