Hagan, speaking to Newsweek, emphasized the impact of Robert Hardman's new book, "King Charles III," on the delicate state of relations between Prince Harry and his father. The book, published earlier this month, made startling claims about the late Queen Elizabeth's reaction to the choice of the name Lilibet for the Sussexes' daughter.
"This is definitely going to stoke up tensions," noted Hagan, acknowledging that critics of the couple could seize on these revelations to challenge the credibility of Harry and Meghan.
Hagan expressed her belief that Harry and Meghan likely intended the name as a sweet gesture and did not intend to cause offense. However, the impact of these claims, particularly without the late Queen's ability to confirm or deny them, could contribute to further divisions within the royal family.
The expert suggested that the timing of these revelations has the potential to reignite discussions, fuel tensions, and create more divisions between Prince Harry and the rest of his family. This follows a previous report claiming that the father-son duo had recently been on speaking terms, but the new revelations could complicate the recent efforts toward reconciliation.