Key royal left 'disappointed' in Meghan Markle after huge royal sacrifice

Key royal left 'disappointed' in Meghan Markle after huge royal sacrificeWhen the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shocked the world and announced they were quitting their royal duties - one major royal was apparently disappointed with Meghan's lack of 'commitment'NewsCharlotte Foster Royal Reporter07:00, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMeghan Markle became a member of the Royal Family when she married Harry in 2018(Image: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock)It's no secret that marrying into the Royal Family comes with a huge level of responsibility, with no modern royal understanding this sacrifice more than the late Prince Philip. Before he became the Duke of Edinburgh when he married Queen Elizabeth in 1947, Philip gave up his birth citizenship, his naval career and even his surname to marry into the Firm.‌Philip was happy to live on the sidelines and support the late Queen Elizabeth in her royal duties, while focusing on his own philanthropic passions. After decades of service to the monarchy, it's no wonder he expected the same level of commitment from others marrying into the Royal Family.‌READ MORE: Prince Philip’s secret cancer battle for eight YEARS before his deathREAD MORE: Should Harry and Meghan be given limited royal roles? Take our poll and have your sayView 3 ImagesPrince Philip spent his life supporting the monarchy from the sidelines(Image: Getty Images)‌According to royal expert Ingrid Seward, Philip took particular umbrage with Meghan Markle and her unwillingness to fully devote her life entirely to the Firm when she married Prince Harry in 2018.Speaking to Sky News in 2020, Ingrid said: "I think he's very, very disappointed because I think he feels he gave up his naval career in order to stand by the Queen and help the monarchy."And why can't Meghan just give up her acting career, support her husband and support the monarchy? He just cannot understand why she couldn't support Harry and help him rather th...