A new video montage celebrating Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has reportedly sent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle into a tailspin.

The simple yet powerful tribute to Catherine’s grace and commitment to her role seems to have struck a deep chord with Harry, who was allegedly left sobbing uncontrollably after watching it.

The video, which highlights Catherine’s elegance, poise, and unwavering support for the monarchy, appears to have overshadowed everything the Sussexes have tried to build. According to YouTuber River, who is known for dishing out royal family secrets, Harry was not prepared for the emotional gut punch that this video would deliver.

An insider with connections to the Sussex household described a scene of utter devastation, with Harry apparently watching the video in the company of someone close and sobbing uncontrollably. His reaction, which began with him trying to hold back tears, quickly escalated into deep sobs that wrecked his body.

The depth of his emotional breakdown seemed to reflect the weight of his decisions, the years of estrangement, the public fallout with his brother Prince William, and the growing distance between him and the rest of the family. River suggested that the video brought Harry face to face with feelings of guilt and shame, particularly over the betrayal of his once-close relationship with his brother and the family that he left behind.

This wasn’t just a fleeting moment of sadness; it was, as River claimed, a reckoning for Harry. Meghan, who wasn’t present when Harry first watched the video, allegedly came home to find a husband in emotional distress. River’s sources claimed that Meghan, upon realizing the impact the video had on Harry, insisted on some bizarre form of damage control by gathering the family for an impromptu game night.

Apparently, Meghan made Harry, the children, and her mother Doria sit down for board games in an attempt to distract from the emotional weight of the moment. According to River, Meghan was visibly upset, and her frustration may have been less about the video itself and more about the harsh realization that nothing she and Harry could ever do would eclipse the admiration and support the public continues to show Catherine.

The Sussexes’ attempt to carve out their own narrative and present themselves as a new face of modern royalty seems to be continually overshadowed by the enduring popularity of the Prince and Princess of Wales. There’s a certain irony in the whole situation: Harry’s tears were not just about the montage but about the deeper truth that his decision to leave the royal family had cost him something irreplaceable: his connection to his brother, his family, and the life that he once knew.

The Sussexes’ story reflects the profound regret that Harry might now be grappling with, knowing that he’ll never again casually enjoy the company of his family. Instead, all future interactions will be formal, prescripted, and mediated by layers of public relations.

As for Meghan, there’s speculation that she may have been more upset by the public’s reaction to the video rather than the video itself. Meghan’s frustration might stem from a deeper dissatisfaction in their relationship, one that involves both Harry and Meghan yearning for what they can no longer have.