King Charles and Meghan Markle reportedly shared a positive relationship while she was still part of the Royal Family\u2014but things have likely grown more complicated since her and Prince Harry\u2019s departure. Still, the King once had a surprisingly unique nickname for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Prince Harry first started dating Meghan, King Charles was reportedly caught completely off guard. According to royal experts Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand in Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of the Modern Royal Family, Charles only learned of the relationship 20 minutes before it went public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clarence House staff were said to be \u201ccrushed\u201d by the surprise news\u2014not just because Harry was his son, but because the timing threatened to overshadow Charles\u2019s own royal duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time, the then-Prince of Wales was preparing for a delicate Middle East tour, and the announcement of Harry\u2019s new girlfriend meant the media focus could shift away from his carefully planned engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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While Charles was reportedly disappointed by the timing, he still \u201cunderstood\u201d that Harry and Meghan needed to share the news of their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over time, Charles\u2019s relationship with Meghan grew stronger. She became his daughter-in-law, and he even walked her down the aisle after she chose not to invite her father. According to palace insider Charlotte Griffiths, he affectionately nicknamed Meghan \u201cTungsten\u201d\u2014after the chemical element with the highest melting point. Griffiths explained that Charles admired Meghan\u2019s strength and resilience, seeing her as the backbone Harry needed in his life. The nickname became a term of endearment, reflecting respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From surprise meetings to heartfelt admiration, the dynamic between King Charles and Meghan shows a mix of royal protocol and personal connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you think King Charles is living up to his role as monarch? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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