Meghan Markle's 'Hug-Everyone' Approach Caused Royal Rift, Book Claims

A new book, *Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants*, claims Meghan Markle's 'Californian' ways, particularly her 'hug-everyone' approach, caused discomfort among senior royals and palace staff. Journalist Tom Quinn writes that her tactile nature made Prince William 'uncomfortable' and deepened the rift between him and Prince Harry. The book alleges that her constant hugging and cheek-kissing even fueled gossip that she was flirting with William. While this was not the case, the resulting tension reportedly exacerbated the strained relationship between the brothers. The book, set to be published on February 18th, offers insights from royal staff, recalling how Kate and William initially found Meghan 'delightful' but later experienced 'tensions' due to her affectionate nature. Meghan herself acknowledged in the Netflix docuseries *Harry & Meghan* that her 'hugger' personality was 'jarring' for some Brits, and she was surprised by the formality within the Royal Family.