Meghan Markle, the former actress struggling to establish herself in Hollywood with her own Netflix docuseries, was left devastated after watching the trailer for Kate Middleton’s Christmas Carol concert on Netflix.
The comparison between Meghan and the Princess of Wales, who captivated the audience with her winter white ensemble and royal charm, reportedly brought Meghan to tears.
Tuning in from her $14 million mansion in Montecito, California, Meghan watched the trailer for Royal Carols, Together at Christmas.
The concert, hosted by Kate for the third consecutive year at Westminster Abbey, the same venue where she married Prince William in 2011, was linked to Kate’s Shaping Us campaign.
The campaign focuses on supporting children during their early years.
The event showcased performances by Westminster Abbey’s choir, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, Jacob Collier, Freya Ridings, and James Bay.
It also featured readings by Prince William and other celebrities.
Witnessing Kate effortlessly win over the public and media with her festive event overwhelmed Meghan with a mix of emotions, including jealousy.
Meghan had hoped to gain sympathy and admiration from the audience through her own Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan, released in December 2022.
Directed by Oscar nominee Liz Garbus, the six-part series aimed to share Meghan and Prince Harry’s complex journey, from courtship to their departure from royal life.
However, the series received mixed reactions and sparked controversy, with accusations of self-indulgence, dishonesty, and disrespect towards the monarchy.
Watching the trailer for Kate’s carol concert, Meghan felt overshadowed and outperformed.
She couldn’t help but compare herself to Kate, who possessed everything Meghan desired: a royal title, a loving husband, adorable children, a loyal fanbase, and a successful career.
Meghan believed she had sacrificed a great deal to pursue her dreams in Hollywood, yet had little to show for it.
Her own docuseries had failed to resonate, acting offers had dried up, and her popularity had plummeted.
She felt like a failure and an outcast.
Prince Harry, Meghan’s husband, attempted to comfort and reassure her that their decision to leave the royal family and relocate to the US was the right one.
He reminded her of their upcoming Netflix project, Live to Lead, a Nelson Mandela-inspired docuseries set to release on New Year’s Eve.
However, Meghan remained unconvinced, feeling that their Netflix deal was a mistake and that they had severed too many ties with former friends and family.
The couple’s current state is far from ideal.
Both Meghan and Harry are unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives, each having different goals and visions for their future.
Meghan aspires to be a star and a humanitarian, while Harry desires to be a family man and a philanthropist.
They find themselves on different paths, lacking support from one another, and growing apart.
According to a source, their relationship appears to be heading towards divorce.