In a recent interview with Variety magazine, Meghan Markle discussed her family’s experience following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
However, royal journalist Richard Eden has pointed out that the interview lacked any sense of apology towards the Queen.
While Meghan expressed gratitude for the support she was able to offer her husband, Prince Harry, she failed to acknowledge the hardships the Queen endured.
This omission has raised eyebrows among critics.
Eden suggested that Meghan could have chosen to focus solely on her commercial ventures, but it would have been unreasonable to completely avoid the topic of the Queen’s passing.
He remarked, “Lots of it will have raised eyebrows because she talked about her relationship with the Queen.
But there was no sense whatsoever of an apology for the hard times that she put the Queen through.”
The controversy surrounding Meghan’s interview extends beyond her comments about the Queen.
Karen Brady, a prominent figure in the media industry, criticized Meghan’s cover shoot for Variety magazine, deeming it out of touch and crass.
The front cover featured Meghan wearing an extravagant gold choker necklace, sporting a ponytail, and dressed in black.
Brady questioned the exorbitant cost of the designer garments worn by Meghan for the shoot.
She expressed surprise at the choice to wear such expensive clothes during a time of economic struggle for many.
In her column for The Sun, Brady wrote, “But the £2,600 Carolina Herrera frock, the Jason Wu cocktail dress priced at over £4,000, and the £1,300 Galvin gown just aren’t quite chiming with where most people are at on the whole cost of living issue.
Sure, she looks great, but wearing such ultra-expensive designer clothes at this time just feels a bit, well, crass, doesn’t it?”
Furthermore, Meghan faced accusations of imitating Princess Diana by wearing a necklace for the Variety photo shoot.
Speculation arose as to whether the necklace belonged to Harry’s late mother or if it was a replica.
Social media users made comments suggesting that Meghan was trying to emulate Diana, with one user even stating, “Prince Harry married his mum’s stalker.”
Others wondered why Meghan had not adopted Diana’s iconic haircut.
On a more positive note, body language expert Darren Stanton analyzed Meghan’s public appearances and observed that she has become more confident.
Stanton noted that Meghan seems to thrive when she is alone, appearing more comfortable and self-assured during solo interviews.
He stated, “I’m not saying she doesn’t exude confidence with Harry, but she seems more comfortable in her own skin when appearing by herself on screen.”
Stanton also highlighted Meghan’s techniques for making others feel special, including maintaining eye contact for the perfect duration of 3-5 seconds.
He commended her ability to focus solely on the interviewer without any distractions.
These skills, according to Stanton, contribute to Meghan’s charm and ability to connect with her audience.
As Meghan Markle continues to navigate her role within the royal family, every move she makes is scrutinized.
Whether it’s her comments about the Queen, her choice of attire, or her resemblance to Princess Diana, the public remains captivated by her actions.
Only time will tell how Meghan will further shape her public image and leave her own legacy within the monarchy.