A story shared by reality television star Bethenny Frankel has resurfaced, shining fresh light on a striking three-word prediction allegedly made by Meghan Markle‘s former husband, Trevor Engelson, when he was asked about her relationship with Prince Harry. The anecdote has taken on new significance as the ongoing debate about the Duchess of Sussex’s ambitions continues to generate headlines.As reported by RadarOnline. com, Markle, 44, began dating Prince Harry, 41, in 2016 before the pair married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in May 2018. She had previously been married to film producer Engelson, 49, from 2011 until 2014 after a relationship that lasted almost a decade.
The three words that stunned Bethenny Frankel
Frankel, 55, used a podcast appearance to recall a conversation with Engelson shortly after news emerged that Markle was dating Harry. She explained that she had briefly dated Engelson and remembered a conversation that took on new significance once Markle’s romance with the prince became public.“He said his ex was a woman from a show called Suits. I didn’t know what the show was. I didn’t know the woman,” Frankel recalled. After seeing media reports about Harry’s new relationship, she said she contacted Engelson. “Months later, I see pictures showing Harry’s dating someone and texted him, ‘Is this your ex?'” Engelson reportedly replied simply, “Yup.”Frankel then asked him, “Do you think she’ll close?” According to Frankel, Engelson responded with three words: “Oh, she’ll close.”His prediction proved correct. Less than two years later, Markle and Harry exchanged vows in a globally televised ceremony watched by millions. Markle wore a bespoke wedding gown reportedly requiring 3,900 hours of work to complete.
What insiders said about Engelson’s alleged remark
Sources suggested Engelson’s alleged response reflected a deep understanding of Markle’s determination. “The remark has been interpreted by some people as evidence that Trevor understood just how ambitious and focused Meghan was, and his words carry the feeling he thought she was a ruthless social climber,” one source said. “He clearly believed she had the ability to navigate enormous opportunities and make them happen.“Engelson has since married Tracey Kurland, whom he wed in 2019.
Meghan Markle’s relentless reinvention
The resurfaced story comes as insiders continue to discuss the scale of Markle’s post-royal ambitions. “If anyone doubted Meghan’s ambition before, they only need to look at everything she has done since leaving royal life,” one source said. “She has methodically built a portfolio of projects spanning television, podcasts, publishing, lifestyle branding and commercial partnerships. That takes an enormous amount of drive, planning and determination.“Another insider pointed to the persistence Markle has shown even in the face of setbacks. “Even when projects have faced criticism or setbacks, Meghan has rarely retreated. She tends to regroup, launch something new and keep moving forward. That persistence has led some people to describe her as fiercely ambitious because she appears unwilling to let obstacles stand in the way of her long-term goals.”A further source noted 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 look relentless. Supporters see that as entrepreneurial energy, while critics sometimes interpret it as ruthless ambition. Either way, the scale of her ambitions has become impossible to ignore.”Whether one views it as focus or ruthlessness, Engelson’s three-word prediction from nearly a decade ago appears to have captured something that many have since spent years trying to articulate.
