Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers were working against her once she joined the British royal family, one palace insider is claiming.

Vanity Fair correspondent Katie Nicholl told The Times on Monday a pal close to the former American actress revealed Markle felt like an outsider from the start during her time with The Firm.

She was convinced there was a conspiracy against her and so she basically put herself in isolation when they moved to Frogmore [Cottage], claimed the source, as reported by U.K.s DailyMail.

I think she felt like an outsider from the start, said the source. This wasnt the life she was used to and she wanted out.

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Meghan Markle was a Hollywood actress before she became a member of the British royal family. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images)

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According to the outlet, another insider explained how the Duchess of Sussex privately struggled after giving birth to her son Archie, feeling lonely and unfulfilled.

Nicholl shared how the 38-year-olds close circle of friends were worried Markle was burning out as she immersed herself in numerous projects as a royal.

After Markle and her husband Prince Harry announced on Jan. 8 they were stepping back as senior members of the royal family, they headed to Canada. However, one friend said it was never going to be their forever home.

The big plan, for Meghan at least, was always L.A., added the source.

But the big move was not easy for Harry 35, who finds himself without an established life in America.

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The source alleged the Duke of Sussex feels lonely and directionless in the U.S., similar to how Markle previously felt in the U.K.

Nicholl previously told Australian website 9Honey that she had no doubt the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an agenda from the outset to become independent. The author believed it was inevitable the couple would move overseas.

I was told from a very early stage in their courtship, they had told a friend of Harrys that Meghan met quite early on that they wanted to be international roving royals and that was going to be their focus, she told the outlet.

Nicholl shared that the couple didnt want to be stuck in one place and, instead, yearned to make a difference on a world stage.

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They had an agenda from the outset to be international royals, she said, adding there were signs early on in their relationship that the couple was determined to do things differently.

Despite the move, a source close to the couple told Nicholl for Vanity Fair that Harry was feeling a bit rudderless without a job or friends in Markles native Los Angeles.

This is a very strange time for us all, but I think Harry is missing having a structure in his life right now, claimed the insider. He doesnt have friends in L.A. like Meghan and he doesnt have a job.

The source said Harry has been keeping busy during the coronavirus outbreak by keeping in touch with friends and colleagues across the pond. He is also keeping up regular communication with the charities he is still involved with.

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At the moment hes a bit rudderless, but it wont always be like this, and he knows that, said the pal.

The couple is currently residing in Markles native Los Angeles with their son Archie, 1.

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