Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made headlines when she attended the 2019 U.S. Open final to support tennis superstar Serena Williams.
This marked one of her first public appearances after giving birth to her son, Archie.
However, her decision to leave Archie at home and attend the event alone raised questions about her motives.
It turns out that Meghan’s team had reached out to the U.S. Open, offering her services as a sponsor in exchange for financial compensation.
According to an insider at the championship, Meghan was expecting a six-figure payday for her support.
This raised eyebrows, as even former champions do not receive such hefty sums for participating in such events.
What confused the U.S. Open staff was Meghan’s subsequent inquiry about participating in sponsorships.
It was unclear whether she wanted to be a sponsor or be sponsored herself.
Her request was phrased in a peculiar manner, leaving the staff puzzled about her intentions.
Some believe that Meghan has an inflated sense of her importance and influence in the world, unaware that her involvement can often have negative consequences.
While prestigious brands like Grey Goose, Lavazza, and Polo are official partners of the U.S. Open, Meghan’s attempt to align herself with these sponsors seemed forced and insincere.
It appeared that she wanted to associate herself with well-known brands to bolster her image.
Additionally, Meghan boasted about her connections and claimed that she could bring notable people who share similar values and ideas to the event.
However, the U.S. Open hardly needed her help in spreading positivity or attracting celebrities.
Effie, a fellow observer, and I agree that many people involved with the U.S. Open aspire to make it the American equivalent of Wimbledon in terms of celebrity engagement and prestige.
Meghan might have heard about this ambition and wanted to become the American version of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
However, the organizers had a different vision in mind.
They began inviting politicians and celebrities, offering them free tickets in exchange for their attendance.
Last year, Bradley Cooper and Brad Pitt were among the notable names on the guest list.
There were even attempts to secure the presence of Caroline Kennedy and her children, the Schlossbergs.
The notion that Meghan could bring bad luck or be a jinx was met with laughter by many.
Nevertheless, her demanding behavior and inflated expectations have raised eyebrows.
At Wimbledon, she reportedly demanded that the 40 seats around her be left empty.
The monarchy had made numerous efforts to help her adapt to her royal role, but it seems that Meghan’s desires always took precedence over everything else.
It is clear that Meghan is primarily focused on financial gain.
Her delusions and lack of self-awareness are evident in her demands and actions.
Her departure from the royal family has stripped her of the celebrity status she once enjoyed.
She now finds herself as a former D-grade actor and a former suitcase holder on a game show, desperately seeking relevance.
The concept of sponsorship seems to elude Meghan.
Sponsors provide financial support to individuals, activities, or entities without expecting payment in return.
Money itself is not evil, but the greed for money can be.
British writer Tom Bower made headlines last year when he claimed that Serena Williams denied being friends with Meghan.
Vanity Fair writer Sam Kashner also stated that Williams referred to Meghan as merely an acquaintance.
This contradicted Meghan’s claim that they were close friends, as she had previously provided a list of her friends to Kashner.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s appearance at the U.S. Open raised questions about her motives and intentions.
Her attempt to position herself as a sponsor and align with prestigious brands seemed insincere and forced.
While some aspire to make the U.S. Open a star-studded event, Meghan’s involvement was met with skepticism.