In what many are calling the most explosive royal development since Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah, Prince William has allegedly broken his silence—and what he reportedly revealed has left even palace insiders stunned.

According to sources close to the royal family, Prince William has confided to senior aides and trusted friends that he believes Meghan Markle is emotionally manipulating his younger brother, Prince Harry, and deliberately driving a wedge between him and the rest of the royal family. For years, William has remained publicly restrained on the topic of his brother’s controversial marriage—but behind closed doors, it’s a very different story.

“William warned Harry from the very beginning,” a royal insider told us. “He told him to slow down, that Meghan wasn’t the one, that her motives were questionable. But Harry was smitten—and now it’s all unraveling, just like William feared.”

The claims come at a time when tensions between the Sussexes and the royal household have reached an all-time high. In recent weeks, several of Meghan’s former staff and close acquaintances have begun speaking out, painting a picture of isolation and control behind the scenes of the Sussex household. Former staffers have allegedly described Meghan’s behavior as “intimidating” and “calculating,” with some even claiming that she purposefully isolated Harry from friends, family, and longtime associates.

The bombshell moment came when Prince William allegedly declared in private: “She’s abusing Harry’s loyalty. He’s blind to it. She’s cut him off from everything and everyone. And now she’s planning her exit.”

According to one senior palace aide, William is deeply worried that Meghan has been laying the groundwork for a public and highly orchestrated divorce—and that Harry, ever loyal, is walking straight into the trap. “Meghan has what she wanted: the fame, the power, the platform,” the source said. “Now she’s going to discard Harry like yesterday’s news.”

Speculation has intensified after Meghan was spotted without her wedding ring during a solo event in Los Angeles. Photographs surfaced just days after reports leaked that Harry had been in “low spirits” and “visibly distressed” while attending a charity gala alone. Friends close to the Duke have described him as “lonely” and “deeply conflicted,” allegedly struggling to navigate his life away from the royal family while supporting Meghan’s public crusade against the monarchy.

“He gave up everything for her,” a former royal correspondent noted. “His title, his homeland, his family—and now she’s walking away? That would be devastating.”

The palace has refused to comment officially on the matter, but insiders say that the Queen (despite having stepped back from public duties) has been briefed. Charles is reportedly “concerned but cautious,” while Camilla has been “deeply hurt” by what she sees as Meghan’s ongoing attacks on the family’s legacy.

What makes this drama all the more shocking is the timing. With the British monarchy navigating a new era under King Charles, this kind of scandal threatens to pull focus away from critical diplomatic engagements—and once again pit the Windsors against Meghan and Harry in a transatlantic media war.

Meanwhile, public opinion is rapidly shifting. Once hailed as a breath of fresh air within the royal family, Meghan is now facing mounting criticism online, with trending hashtags calling her “manipulative” and “toxic.” Supporters of Harry have launched petitions urging him to “wake up” and return to the UK before it’s too late.

Still, some voices remain sympathetic to Meghan, accusing the press of vilifying her and defending her right to live independently. “She’s always been targeted for who she is and what she represents,” one celebrity commentator said. “Maybe she’s just trying to protect herself.”

But for Prince William, the damage may already be done.

“This isn’t just about family drama,” a source close to the royal heir emphasized. “It’s about preserving the monarchy, protecting his brother, and stopping the manipulation before it’s irreversible.”

Whether or not Meghan Markle is truly preparing for a divorce—or whether Prince William’s alleged remarks are merely the product of frustration—remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the world is watching, and this royal saga is far from over.