A royal aide has reportedly claimed that Meghan Markle forced Prince Harry to sell a pearl necklace given to him by the First Lady of Fiji. The necklace was a gift from President Jioji Konrote and his wife, Adi Koila Nailatikau, during the couple's visit to Fiji in 2018. The aide claims that Meghan was unhappy with the gift and insisted that Harry sell it. The palace has denied the claims, saying that the necklace was sold as part of a regular review of royal gifts.
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The claims have caused a stir in the British media, with some commentators accusing Meghan of being ungrateful and materialistic. Others have defended her, saying that she was simply trying to downsize the royal collection. The incident has also raised questions about the future of the royal gift system. Some have suggested that the system should be reformed to make it more transparent and accountable.
The claims about Meghan and the pearl necklace come at a time when the couple is facing increasing scrutiny from the British media. In recent months, they have been subjected to a series of negative stories, many of which have been based on unsubstantiated rumors. The couple has denied all of the allegations against them.
The royal family has a long history of receiving gifts from foreign dignitaries. These gifts are typically kept in a private collection and are only occasionally displayed to the public. The value of the gifts varies greatly, but they can be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. In recent years, there has been growing concern about the transparency of the royal gift system. Some critics have argued that the system is open to abuse and that the gifts should be sold to raise money for charity.
The claims about Meghan and the pearl necklace are likely to add to the pressure on the royal family to reform the gift system. The palace has said that it is "considering" the matter.