Meghan Markle 'worryingly silent' and 'struggling to cope with new LA life' - relative

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have had a difficult year, with family and legal issues (Image: Getty)

Meghan and Prince Harry must be “struggling” to cope as their royal rift is played out in a legal battle, a relative has claimed.

In documents lodged at the High Court this week, the Duchess of Sussex has insisted she was left “unprotected” by the Royal Family while pregnant with son Archie.