The unrelenting saga of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continues unabated, with their popularity plummeting like a lead balloon.
However, what’s more telling is the desperate, behind-the-scenes machinations that William Morris Endeavour (WNE) has been employing to salvage the Duchess’s image.
It’s time to peel back the layers and take an unapologetic look at the quagmire of their public relations fiasco.
Let’s start with the cold, hard facts.
Meghan and Harry kicked off 2023 with all the grace of a bull in a china shop.
The prince’s memoir hit the shelves, sending shockwaves through their American fanbase, and not the good kind.
The fallout was swift and brutal, culminating in a catastrophic collapse of their popularity.
However, the couple seemed to be mounting a comeback in the spring, attempting to spin their narrative in a more favorable light.
But, and this is a big but, since the sweltering days of summer, they’ve been sinking faster than the Titanic.
It’s no secret that Meghan has never been shy about her PR efforts.
Rumors of paid stories have swirled around her since her early days with Harry.
The PR machine was always in motion, but it seems Meghan has turned the dial to 11 and ripped it off for good measure.
It’s as if she’s throwing everything at the wall in the hopes that something, anything, will stick.
Spoiler alert!
It’s mostly just sticking it to her own reputation.
And speaking of reputation, let’s not mince words here.
Meghan seems to have none.
Embarrassment doesn’t seem to be a word in her vocabulary.
She’s playing the game fast and loose, engaging in risky and downright questionable tactics to craft a carefully curated image.
Rumors have been swirling that Gaudiani might be preparing to spill the beans on her financial dealings with media outlets.
These revelations could shed light on just how far Meghan is willing to go to manipulate the media and control the narrative.
It’s a stunning testament to her willingness to bend the truth to her advantage.
Her PR blitz, massive and manic, has backfired in spectacular fashion.
In the last three to four weeks, she and WNE have oversaturated the media landscape with a relentless stream of paid PR that’s as subtle as a sledgehammer.
But it’s not just the quantity, it’s the quality or lack thereof that’s infuriating the masses.
The stories are brimming with lies and fantastical fabrications that even a toddler could spot.
The public’s patience is wearing thin.
Comment sections on these articles are awash with people calling out Meghan’s transparent tactics and growing tired of her antics.
A shift in sentiment is palpable.
Just six months ago, comment sections were roughly 60% negative and 40% positive when discussing Meghan.
Today, it’s a staggering 90% negative.
What’s causing this dramatic change?
Well, for starters, Meghan’s whiplash-inducing messaging is causing confusion and skepticism.
One moment, she’s an influencer, the next, a politician.
Then she’s suddenly a mental health specialist doling out advice to grieving parents.
And let’s not forget the incessant deluge of syrupy stories painting her as a saint, even though she’s the puppet master behind most of them.
Blatant lies that even the mainstream public recognizes as falsehoods have become the norm.
Recent polls have shown that Meghan Markle’s American popularity has taken a nosedive, dropping by 7 points in the third quarter of 2023.
Her approval rating now stands at a paltry 22%, with disapproval at a hopping 32%, resulting in a net approval rating of just 10.
Prince Harry, on the other hand, remains relatively stable with a net approval rating of 24.
It’s abundantly clear that Meghan’s relentless PR crusade is doing her no favors.
In the midst of this chaos, royal commentator Charles Ray has pulled no punches, labeling the Sussex couple as clowns.
He points to their laughable use of a seven-car convoy for absurdly short distances as a glaring example of their hypocrisy, especially considering their vocal stance on environmental issues.
It’s a sentiment shared by many who are growing increasingly skeptical of Meghan and Harry’s commitment to the very causes they so vocally champion.
The optics of their actions simply don’t align with their words.
As the saga grinds on, it’s becoming painfully evident that Meghan’s relentless pursuit of a favorable image is causing more harm than good.