Meghan Markle The Woman Captivating Britain’s Rebel Royal
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Experts have reignited criticism of Meghan Markle’s controversial 2017 Vanity Fair interview, with one commentator branding it a “punch to the solar plexus” for Buckingham Palace. The critique was penned by Daily Mail commentator Richard Eden, who referred to the interview as a “double whammy” during Markle’s time on the TV series Suits.
The feature article, which highlighted Meghan’s biracial background, her role on Suits, and her burgeoning romance with Prince Harry, described her as someone who “may be just the woman for Britain’s iconoclastic royal.”
However, the interview reportedly caused unease within Buckingham Palace. According to Eden, the Palace was blindsided by the piece, describing the reaction as akin to “a punch to the solar plexus.” Eden explained, “The Palace does not expect friends of members of the Royal Family to give such interviews.”
An insider echoed this sentiment, saying, “While people were pleased that Harry had found a serious girlfriend, the article did set alarm bells ringing. It made people worry that Miss Markle was seeking to use the relationship for publicity purposes.”
The timing of the interview raised eyebrows within royal circles, with concerns about how it aligned with the traditional protocols of royal privacy. Although Meghan’s sources have maintained that Kensington Palace signed off on the interview, some palace officials reportedly did so reluctantly.
The Vanity Fair article marked a turning point in Meghan’s public life, as her relationship with Prince Harry moved into the global spotlight. While the feature aimed to celebrate her success and love story, it also sparked scrutiny from royal insiders who questioned its implications for the monarchy.
This latest criticism adds to the ongoing debate about Meghan Markle’s approach to navigating royal traditions and the public spotlight. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to chart their own path, the 2017 interview remains a flashpoint in the complex dynamics between Meghan, the media, and the royal institution.
For Meghan, the Vanity Fair piece was a significant moment in her transition from actress to royal girlfriend, but for Buckingham Palace, it was an early sign of the challenges that would lie ahead in managing public perception and royal protocol.
