Meghan’s ex-husband shocks by revealing the reason for their past divorce

MEGHAN Markle is cold and calculating and “pulled the rug from under” her ex-husband, says a former friend of more than 30 years.

Ninaki Priddy and Meghan were “like sisters” from the age of two, but fell out when the Suits star, 36, moved to Toronto and split with hubby Trevor Engelson, The Sun reports.

Designer Ninaki, who was maid of honour at their wedding in Jamaica, said: “What came to light after Trevor and I spoke ended my friendship with Meghan. I think everybody who knew them both was in shock”.

“All I can say now is that I think Meghan was calculated, very calculated, in the way she handled people and relationships,” she told The Sun.

Meghan Markle’s first marriage continues to haunt her new life as a royal-to-be. Picture: AFP

She is very strategic in the way she cultivates circles of friends.

“Once she decides you’re not part of her life, she can be very cold. It’s this shutdown mechanism she has.

“There’s nothing to negotiate. She’s made her decision and that’s it.

“The way she handled it, Trevor definitely had the rug pulled out from under him. He was hurt.”

Meghan and Ninaki, both now 36, grew up together in California.

They visited Europe together at 15 and posed for a snap outside Buckingham Palace.

Ninaki, who Meg called Niki, said the future screen star always wanted to be famous, owned a book about Princess Diana and loved the Princess Diaries film.

Meghan Markle’s ex best friend described her as ‘calculated’. Picture: Getty Images

And she recalled Meghan “literally shone with happiness” when she wed Hollywood producer Trevor, 41, in 2011.

Ninaki said: “We’d been like sisters since we were two years old, so I knew she’d always wanted to get married.

“It was such a moving wedding. I started crying the moment I saw her in her dress.

“We had the ceremony on the beach. It was so beautiful to watch, beautiful to be a part of. They each wrote their own vows. They loved each other so much.”

At the time, Meg had recently moved to Toronto to film Suits.

Ninaki said: “Meg had just finished the first series. It was a big part for her — her first full-time role. She’d hustled for years to get there, so that was huge.

Fresh details have been released about the royal wedding. Picture: Getty Images

“Trevor was so supportive. He travelled back and forth from LA and there was a lot of Skyping and FaceTiming going on.

“It was an exciting time. This was the man she wanted to have children with. Meg used to tell me she couldn’t imagine a life without Trevor. She said if anything were to happen to him she wouldn’t be able to go on.

“He cherished her too. You should have seen the way he used to hold her face in his hands. We all felt he was her eternal love. It was such as shock when she told me they were getting divorced.”

Ninaki says she fell out with Meghan, wed just two years, because she disapproved of the manner of the breakup.

Meghan Markle made her first royal ‘work’ appearance with fiance Prince Harry over the weekend.

She said Meghan also developed a sense of “entitlement”. She added: “After the wedding, it was like a light switched off. There’s Meghan Before Fame and Meghan After Fame.

“It’s not up to me to speak for Trevor, but I know he was travelling to Toronto every few weeks and would have walked the Earth to make their marriage work. I don’t believe she gave him enough of an opportunity. I think there was an element of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ for Meghan.”

A few months after their separation Meghan reportedly began dating dashing Toronto-based celebrity chef Cory Vitiello.

She and Ninaki stopped speaking.

In a dramatic turn of events, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has officially initiated divorce proceedings against her husband, Prince Harry, in what appears to be a meticulously orchestrated legal maneuver. Sources close to the situation reveal that Markle’s legal team, led by a prominent attorney, spared no effort in ensuring the delivery of the divorce papers to Prince Harry.

According to reports, Markle’s lawyer personally served the divorce papers to Prince Harry at their residence, Frogmore Cottage, in a highly discreet manner. The delivery was said to have been executed with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring that the sensitive documents reached their recipient without any leaks to the press.

The divorce papers, filed on behalf of Meghan Markle, allegedly cite irreconcilable differences as the primary reason for the dissolution of their marriage. These differences, it is reported, have been simmering beneath the surface for some time, ultimately reaching a point where reconciliation seemed unattainable.

Furthermore, sources close to Meghan Markle suggest that her decision to file for divorce was influenced by more than just irreconcilable differences. There are murmurs of a potential threat to her safety and well-being, although details surrounding this claim remain shrouded in secrecy. Markle’s legal team has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, perhaps indicating the sensitive nature of the matter.

This development has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the Royal Family and the global media. The relationship between Meghan Markle and the British monarchy has been scrutinized since her entry into the royal fold, and this latest development only adds to the intrigue surrounding their tumultuous union.

As the world eagerly awaits further updates on this unfolding saga, one thing remains certain: Meghan Markle’s decision to serve divorce papers to Prince Harry marks a significant chapter in their relationship, one that is likely to reverberate for years to come.