Meghan Markle ‘Stifled’ By Royal Family In This Way

She has been criticized for trying to do things her own way and defying royal protocol in the process, but one idea Meghan Markle reportedly had was officially slammed by the royal family for being too controversial.

According to Radar Online, the Duchess of Sussex was keen on releasing a book that served as both a memoir that documented her path to becoming royal and a lifestyle guide, but the idea was quickly put down by both Palace staffers and the Queen herself because of the way the book would likely be received by the public.

“Meghan had started keeping notes about her life, which will include a few personal details about Harry and baby Archie, but will mainly focus on her lifestyle, health, fashion and design choices,” a source told the website. “The only problem is, Palace staffers—and the Queen—are firm in their disapproval, worrying that it will be received as a salacious tell-all. “

The source went on to say that there is fear she would cause embarrassment to the family, and as a result of her idea being squashed before it could begin, she’s feeling creatively stifled.

“They’re terrified she’ll accidentally expose palace secrets and cause embarrassment and are demanding she knocks this project on the head,” the source said. “Meghan can’t help but feel that once again, her creative talents are being stifled at every turn.”

The Duchess was rumored to be at the center of Royal Family efforts to keep her quiet in the past, with reports surfacing in December claiming she was being “muted” by the royal family when it came to her political opinions, something she voiced freely prior to marrying Prince Harry.

“Perhaps the most important rule that has implications for the survival of the ancient and unelected institution is that the royal family is not allowed to vote, hold any type of political office or speak publicly about politics,” Robert Jobson said at the time. “They must certainly not be seen to be supporting one political party above another as to do so could cause a constitutional crisis.”

“Such strident opinions would have to be muted as she embraces her life as a member of the royal family,” he added.