Following their decision to step down from senior royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with Queen Elizabeth was believed to have become strained.

However, newly uncovered court documents suggest the late monarch may have been more supportive than previously thought—especially when it came to their concerns about personal security.

A Surprising Revelation from Court Documents

In a recent libel case brought by Prince Harry against a major news publisher, a letter from Queen Elizabeth’s private secretary, Sir Edward Young, was revealed. As reported by The Mirror, the letter expressed the Queen’s strong concern for the Sussexes’ safety.

“You will understand well that ensuring that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain safe is of paramount importance to Her Majesty and her family,” the letter stated. It continued, “Given the Duke’s public profile by virtue of being born into the royal family, his military service, the Duchess’s own independent profile, and the well-documented history of targeting of the Sussex family by extremists, it is imperative that the family continues to be provided with effective security.”

The letter made it clear that even though Harry and Meghan had left their royal roles, the Queen still deeply cared about their well-being.