When Meghan Markle walked down the aisle to marry Prince Harry in 2018, the world was enthralled by what seemed like a modern fairy tale: a glamorous Hollywood actress joining forces with a British royal in a celebration of love that captured global attention. Their wedding was the epitome of romance and royalty, blending tradition and celebrity in a way that captivated millions. However, years later, startling new claims have surfaced that threaten to tarnish the pristine image that many had of the Duchess of Sussex.

A royal insider, speaking to the outlet Political Light, has alleged that Meghan kept a significant part of her past hidden from Prince Harry—namely, a secret first marriage. According to this source, long before she married film producer Trevor Engelson, Meghan was allegedly briefly married to a man named Joe Goldman Giuliano while they were both students at Northwestern University.

If this claim holds any truth, it would suggest that Meghan may have deliberately withheld this information from Prince Harry before their wedding, a revelation that reportedly left him blindsided and shocked. The initial reports of this secret union were swiftly dismissed as fabrications and scrubbed from the internet, but the insider insists that the information is authentic and still exists beneath the surface.

Meghan’s publicly acknowledged first marriage was to Trevor Engelson, a Hollywood producer, in 2011. Their relationship had spanned several years before they tied the knot, but their marriage was relatively short-lived and ended in divorce by 2013. Following this chapter, Meghan eventually met Prince Harry on a blind date in 2016. Their whirlwind romance quickly captivated the media and culminated in an extravagant royal wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

Yet, the shadow of a previously unacknowledged marriage suggests there may have been a hidden chapter in Meghan’s life that was deliberately concealed from the public—and perhaps even from the man she was about to marry. The details surrounding her alleged marriage to Joe Goldman Giuliano remain unclear. How long the marriage lasted, whether it was annulled, and the reasons behind its secrecy are still unknown.

Nevertheless, the royal insider believes Meghan may have gone to great lengths to ensure that this part of her past was erased from public record, suggesting a conscious effort to rewrite her narrative ahead of joining the royal family.

As if the prospect of a secret first marriage wasn’t sensational enough, Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, is now reportedly preparing to disclose even more private information about his daughter’s early life. Known for his public criticism of Meghan and her relationship with the British royal family, Thomas has previously made threats to reveal personal details that could damage her image.

Now, according to the same source, a new documentary is in development that will feature Thomas Markle sharing never-before-seen photographs and deeply personal stories about Meghan’s past. If this project materializes, it could escalate tensions further and place additional strain on Meghan and Harry’s public standing. Since stepping down as senior working royals in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a high-profile new life in California, signing massive media deals with companies like Netflix and Spotify—contracts reported to be worth over 142 million pounds.

While this move has provided them financial independence, critics have argued that it represents a calculated departure from their royal responsibilities, effectively commercializing their titles and experiences in a way that has drawn heavy backlash.

Duncan Larcombe, a former royal correspondent for The Sun, has been particularly critical of the couple’s choices. In an interview with Closer magazine, he accused Harry and Meghan of engaging in what he described as the “biggest royal sellout in history,” arguing that their actions over the past year have planted seeds of potential long-term damage to the monarchy.

He referenced how, a year earlier, the couple had expressed a desire to raise their son in peace and privacy—only to later engage in high-profile media ventures. Adding fuel to the speculation, concerns have also been raised about the state of Harry and Meghan’s marriage. Larcombe noted a series of behaviors that he finds indicative of deeper relationship issues.

For instance, Prince Harry’s unexpected appearance at a Texas rodeo stood out as particularly unusual, not only because it suggested an attempt to integrate into American culture, but also because it clashed sharply with Meghan’s well-known views on animal rights. Furthermore, Meghan’s absence from major American cultural events such as the Super Bowl has only fueled rumors about a possible rift between the couple.

Larcombe also emphasized Harry’s increasing detachment from his past life in the United Kingdom, including estrangement from close family members and longtime friends. According to the biographer, Harry has essentially distanced himself from nearly everyone who once played an important role in his life—friends from school, former confidants, and even his own relatives. This isolation, he argued, is a classic red flag in a troubled relationship, where one or both partners gradually withdraw from their social and familial support systems. All of this paints a picture of growing instability within the Sussex household, amplified by ongoing public and media scrutiny.

As these various revelations—particularly the claim of a previously undisclosed marriage and the threat of a revealing documentary by Meghan’s father—continue to circulate, they pose a serious threat to the couple’s already strained relationship with the royal establishment.

The monarchy, still navigating the aftermath of Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure, may find these developments to be deeply damaging. Whether these revelations will merely cause another media storm or permanently alter public perception remains to be seen. But one thing appears increasingly certain: the fairy tale narrative that once defined Meghan and Harry’s union is showing signs of unraveling, as hidden truths and long-held secrets rise to the surface.