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James Rodger & Joel Moore

Princess Anne's savage 'shelf life' comment when Meghan Markle joined royals

Princess Anne knew that Meghan Markle would have a 'very short Royal shelf life, according to reports. Princess Anne was hesitant when Meghan joined the Royal Family, it has emerged.

Royal expert Neil Sean made the claims on YouTube, reports Birmingham Live. “This senior royal takes no nonsense, much like her father the late Duke of Edinburgh,” he said.

“Apparently, when Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family, she sought out Princess Anne. According to a very good source, Princess Anne gave very sage advice to the new royal.

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“As we know, Princess Anne is the hardest working royal." He added: "She does endless amounts of engagements. She turns up does the job and does not seek the limelight, and represents the Queen.”

“But apparently Meghan left her meeting with Princess Anne dumbfounded,” he continued. “Princess Anne reiterated this mantra, she pointed out that it wasn’t a working monarchy, it was a job, you turn up on time, you do your research, and do the duty.

“According to a very good source Meghan Markle failed to warm to Princess Anne. “And Princess Anne always knew that Meghan would have a very short shelf-life in the world of the British monarchy.”

Meghan has since quit the royals, and now lives in Santa Barbara, in Los Angeles, with husband Prince Harry and their two children Archie and Lilibet.

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