Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Critiques Buckingham Palace Over Meghan Markle's Influence
# Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Takes Aim at Buckingham Palace Amid Meghan Markle Controversy
**Designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen criticizes Buckingham Palace, highlighting Meghan Markle's impact on the royal image.**
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has expressed his views regarding Buckingham Palace, criticizing its current state. While discussing Meghan Markle and her relationship with the royal family, he made a striking comparison between the palace and a well-known hotel. He stated, “I was at Buckingham Palace recently and it looks like Fawlty Towers. Once a grand, lovely space, it now has a feeling of a shuffy old golf hotel, which smells of cabbage and sticky carpets,” according to Heat.
The designer's comments reflect a broader sentiment regarding the royal family's image, particularly concerning the estrangement between Prince Harry and his relatives. Llewelyn-Bowen further remarked on the personal aspects of this rift, saying, “I might live quite close to the King, but he keeps very close counsel on that. I'm sure it's a source of great sadness that he doesn't have easy access to Harry and his grandchildren. As a grandfather myself, it would break my heart not to see my silly, foolish, flighty grandchildren every day.”
These statements underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the monarchy's perception and the impact of modern influences, such as Meghan Markle's role in the royal narrative.
