It was supposed to be a touching tribute—a heartfelt gesture from Meghan Markle to honor the memory of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. But what should have been a poignant moment has spiraled into a full-blown royal scandal, with Prince William reportedly calling for The Duchess of Sussex’s arrest.

The controversy centers around a pair of diamond and pearl earrings that Meghan wore during the second day of the Sussexes’ recent tour of Colombia. These earrings, according to palace insiders, originally belonged to Princess Diana and were a cherished part of her personal jewelry collection.

 

 

“Prince William is absolutely livid,” a source close to the royal family revealed. “He sees this as a blatant theft—an attempt by Meghan to claim a piece of his mother’s legacy for her own gain. He’s demanding that the police arrest Meghan immediately and recover the stolen earrings.”

The turn of events has left the royal family deeply divided. While Meghan and Prince Harry have remained silent, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace released a terse statement, asserting that the earrings in question were gifted to The Duchess of Sussex by the royal family. However, William is having none of it.

In a rare public outburst, the future king was overheard telling aides that Meghan needs to be held accountable for her actions. “She’s a thief, plain and simple, and she needs to face the consequences,” he reportedly said.

 

So, how did we get to this point? Let’s rewind and examine the events leading up to this royal showdown.

The earrings in question are a stunning pair of diamond and pearl drops that were part of Princess Diana’s personal jewelry collection. They were a favorite of Diana’s, often seen adorning her at various royal engagements. After her tragic death in 1997, the earrings were reportedly passed down to her sons, Prince William and Harry, to be used or distributed as they saw fit. Over time, it appears that the earrings ended up in the possession of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Fast forward to 2022, and Meghan Markle is spotted wearing these iconic earrings during the second day of the Sussexes’ tour of Colombia. The sight immediately raised eyebrows, with many royal watchers questioning how Meghan had come to acquire such a significant piece of Diana’s legacy.

 

“It’s not like Meghan just stumbled upon these earrings at a thrift store,” the palace insider explained. “These were part of Diana’s private collection, entrusted to William and Harry to handle as they pleased. For Meghan to just show up wearing them is a blatant slap in the face to the royal family.”

As the scandal gained momentum, Meghan and her team initially remained silent, hoping the storm would pass. But as calls for her arrest grew louder, The Duchess decided to go on the offensive. In a strongly worded statement released to the media, Meghan’s team asserted that the earrings were indeed a gift from the royal family.

“The Duchess of Sussex was gifted these earrings by the royal family,” the statement read. “They were not stolen nor taken without permission. Meghan has every right to wear these earrings, and any suggestion otherwise is simply false and defamatory.”

This, of course, only served to inflame the situation further. William and his allies within the palace swiftly dismissed Meghan’s claims, insisting that the earrings were never intended for her.

“This is just more of Meghan’s lies and manipulation,” William reportedly told his aides. “She’s trying to cover up her thievery by claiming the earrings were a gift. Well, I’m not buying it, and neither should the public.”

 

 

 

 

The fallout from this earring scandal has only served to deepen the rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family. William and Harry, once close, are now barely on speaking terms, with the older brother firmly siding with Kate and the rest of the royals against Meghan.

“William sees this as a personal betrayal,” the palace insider noted. “Not only did Meghan take something that rightfully belonged to his mother, but she’s also trying to rewrite history and make it seem like she did nothing wrong. He’s furious, and he’s not going to let this go quietly.”

 

Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry have dug in their heels, refusing to back down or apologize for The Duchess’s actions. In a recent interview, Harry even accused the royal family of jealousy and pettiness over the earring controversy.

 

“Meghan has every right to wear those earrings,” Harry told a reporter. “They were a gift, and the fact that my brother is so threatened by that speaks volumes about the state of the royal family. It’s time for them to grow up and move on.”

But William and the rest of the royals are having none of it. They have vowed to pursue legal action against Meghan, with whispers of impending criminal charges for the alleged theft.

“This is a line in the sand for William,” the palace insider said. “He’s not going to let Meghan get away with this, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get those earrings back and hold her accountable. This is a battle he’s determined to win, no matter the cost.”

As the drama continues to unfold, the public is left to wonder just how far this royal feud will go. Will cooler heads prevail, or will the Sussexes and the rest of the family be pulled into an all-out war? One thing is certain: the battle over Princess Diana’s earrings is far from over.