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New book describes the ‘frosty’ relationship between Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham

New book describes the ‘frosty’ relationship between Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham

Meghan Markle had asked Victoria Beckham for free clothes and handbags during her engagement to Prince Harry, a new book claims. However, Buckingham Palace reportedly intervened on the grounds that such requests were not allowed, according to celebrity biographer Tom Bower’s book “The House of Beckham.”

Markle is also said to have failed to return a pair of Aquazzura shoes after a fashion photo shoot.

The book details the complex relationship between the Suits actor and the Beckhams, who were once close friends. Meghan Markle had stayed at the Beckhams’ Beverly Hills residence, and a member of Victoria Beckham’s team even gave her makeup and beauty tips during her stay in London, the book says.

Tensions reportedly arose when the Duchess of Sussex suspected Victoria Beckham of leaking stories to the media, straining their relationship. This incident reportedly prompted Prince Harry to “complain” to David Beckham. Victoria denied any involvement and instead blamed a beautician.

A source told the Daily Mail that David Beckham was “furious” about allegations that his family leaked information about the Sussexes to the press, making a reconciliation seem “unlikely”.

According to Mr Bower, tensions grew because Markle was sensitive to media scrutiny and jealous of the Beckhams’ wealth and luxurious lifestyle. The situation escalated when she allegedly snubbed the Beckhams at their 2018 wedding, despite them being invited but not to a special dinner with celebrities including George Clooney, leaving Victoria Beckham feeling “insulted”.

The book says Victoria Beckham appeared “stony-faced” in photos from the former royals’ wedding at St. George’s Chapel in 2018. The relationship became “frosty” over time, and the Beckhams reportedly did not invite the Sussexes to their son Brooklyn Beckham’s lavish wedding to Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach in 2022.

Despite the tensions, Markle continued to publicly support the former Spice Girl, wearing pieces from her fashion collection on several occasions, including Christmas 2018 and the Commonwealth Day service in 2019.

Tom Bowers’ book “House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power” is now available.

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