A story shared by reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has resurfaced, shedding new light on a startling three-word prediction allegedly made by Meghan Markle’s ex-husband, Trevor Engelson, when asked about her relationship with Prince Harry. The tale has taken on new significance as the controversy surrounding the Duchess of Sussex’s ambitions continues to make headlines.According to what was reported by Radar Online. Markle, 44, began dating Prince Harry, 41, in 2016 before they married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in May 2018. She was previously married to film producer Engelson, 49, from 2011 until 2014 after a relationship that lasted nearly a decade.
The three words that stunned Bethenny Frankel
Frankel, 55, used an appearance on the podcast to recall a conversation with Engelson shortly after news broke that Markle was dating Harry.
She explained that she briefly dated Engelson and recalled a conversation that took on new significance once Markle’s romance with the prince became public.“He said his ex-wife was a woman from a show called ‘Suits.’ I didn’t know what the show was. I didn’t know the woman,” Frankel recalls. After seeing media reports about Harry’s new relationship, she said she contacted Engelson. “Months later, I saw photos showing Harry dating someone and texted him: ‘Is this your ex?’” Engelson reportedly simply replied: “Yes.”
Frankel then asked him: “Do you think it will close?” According to Frankel, Engelson responded with three words: “Oh, it’ll close.”His prediction proved correct. Less than two years later, Markle and Harry exchanged wedding vows in a globally televised ceremony watched by millions. Markle wore a custom-made wedding dress that reportedly required 3,900 hours of work to complete.
What those familiar with Engelson’s alleged comments said
Sources indicated that Engelson’s alleged response reflects a deep understanding of Markle’s determination.
A source said: “Some people have interpreted this remark as evidence that Trevor understands how ambitious and focused Meghan is, and his words carry the sense that he thinks she is a ruthless social climber.” “He clearly believed that she had the ability to seize and realize tremendous opportunities.
“Engelson has since married Tracy Kurland, whom he married in 2019.
Relentlessly reinventing Meghan Markle
The resurfaced story comes as insiders continue to debate the scale of Markle’s post-royal ambitions.
A source said: “If anyone ever doubted Meghan’s ambition, they need only look at everything she has done since leaving royal life.” “She has methodically built a portfolio of projects spanning television, podcasts, publishing, lifestyle brands and business partnerships. This requires a tremendous amount of leadership, planning and design.
“Another insider pointed to the persistence that Markle showed even in the face of setbacks.
“Even when projects face criticism or setbacks, Meghan rarely backs down. She tends to regroup, launch something new, and keep moving forward. This persistence has led some people to describe her as overly ambitious because she seems unwilling to let obstacles get in the way of her long-term goals.”Another source pointed to the broader pattern at play. “The common thread running through Meghan’s post-royal career is that she seems determined to build an independent legacy. From the outside, it can seem tough. Supporters see it as entrepreneurial energy, while critics sometimes interpret it as ruthless ambition. Either way, the scale of her ambitions has become impossible to ignore.”Whether we view it as focus or ruthlessness, Engelson’s three-word prediction from nearly a decade ago seems to have captured something that many have since spent years trying to articulate.
