Overview
- Frankel says she asked Engelson by text if his ex would “close” the deal on marrying Prince Harry, and he replied, “Oh, she’ll close.”
- She recounts meeting Engelson at Chicago’s Soho House in 2016, describing a brief flirtation that shifted into discussions about a potential TV project.
- Her story was shared on The Toast podcast and is based on her recollection of texts, with no independent corroboration reported.
- Reports note no contemporary public comment from Engelson or Meghan Markle on Frankel’s account.
- Frankel also alleged that photos of Harry and Meghan at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday were deleted at the couple’s request, a claim presented without verification in the coverage.