Meghan Markle struggled to 'switch off' the American dream' and understand her 'duty was to the Queen', a US-born viscountess has claimed in a new documentary.
Meghan at 40: The Climb to Power, which airs on Channel 5 on Saturday ahead of The Duchess of Sussex' landmark birthday on 4th August, explores the former Suits star's life from being born in California to her relationship with The Firm today.
Speaking in the programme Julie Montagu, who was born in Illinois but moved to the UK 16 years ago when she married Luke Timothy Charles Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, the son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich, explained that Meghan's struggle with her in-laws came from an inability to 'let go' of American ideals.
Meghan Markle struggled to 'switch off' the American dream' and understand her 'duty was to the Queen' as US-born viscountress has claimed in a new documentary. Meghan and the Queen are pictured in 2018 at Buckingham Palace
'You can't really be anything you want to be or do anything you want to do or say anything you want to say,' Viscountess Hinchingbrooke explained.
'Your duty is to the Queen and that's very difficult for someone like Meghan.
'To switch off that American dream off and accept "now you have to do what we say" is difficult.
'It's difficult to have love and duty work simultaneously and together and that's what Harry and Meghan wanted in negations with the Queen, this synergy, that they can make work, but the Queen said no.'
Julie is pictured with her husband Luke. Viscount & Viscountess Hinchingbrooke are seen at their country seat Mapperton. Luke is the son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich
Speaking in the programme Julie Montagu (pictured) who was born in Illinois but moved to the UK 16 years ago when she married Luke Timothy Charles Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, the son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich, explained that Meghan's struggle with her in-laws came from an inability to 'let go' of American ideals.
Julie (pictured at a London party) said 'it's difficult' to 'switch off that American dream off and accept 'now you have to do what we say'
