Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to be honored with the Woman of Vision award at the Miss Foundation for Women’s 50th Anniversary Gala.
The prestigious award will be presented by feminist icon Gloria Steinem.
The news was initially reported by Vanity Fair, but it seems that there was some controversy surrounding the article.
Shortly after the article was published, it was noticed that Meghan’s name had been changed to a royal title, and it was misspelled.
This led to speculation that Vanity Fair had intentionally made these errors as a form of snark.
It was suggested that Meghan had been trying to push her royal title, the Duchess of Sussex, and had made phone calls to Vanity Fair staff to ensure it was used correctly.
This incident mirrored a similar situation with a Vogue article, where Meghan’s name was changed from Meghan Markle to the Duchess of Sussex when she reposted it on the Archwell site.
According to a source, there was laughter among Vogue staff when they received the request to change Meghan’s name.
Some viewed her actions as that of a wannabe, trying to assert her royal status.
However, Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, ultimately agreed to the name change.
It was reported that Wintour commented, “that’s why she’ll never be on a Vogue cover or at the Met Ball.”
These incidents raised questions about Meghan’s intentions and aspirations within the fashion industry.
In addition to the controversy surrounding the name changes, Meghan’s profile on the Miss Foundation’s website also received updates.
The updated profile portrayed Meghan as a feminist champion of human rights, gender equality, and a global role model.
While her achievements in these areas were acknowledged, there was skepticism about her being labeled a global role model.
Critics questioned whether Meghan’s actions truly warranted such a title, or if it was merely a result of her fame and social media presence.
It is worth noting that Meghan has been featured on several influential lists, including Time Magazine’s Most Influential People, The Financial Times’ 25 Most Influential Women, Variety Power of Women, and British Vogue’s Vogue 25.
These accolades seemingly validate her power and influence.
However, some argue that these recognitions may be influenced by the desire for publicity rather than an accurate assessment of her impact.
Looking at Meghan’s background, she was relatively unknown before marrying into the British royal family.
She gained recognition through her role in a cable dramedy and her middle-of-the-road blog.
While she has not attended high-profile events like Davos or the annual Sun Valley gathering, nor addressed the United Nations, it is possible that she receives numerous invitations and chooses to decline.
Additionally, she has not emerged as a prominent leader in any large-scale women’s movements or been widely hailed as a leader in any specific field.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s upcoming Woman of Vision award from Gloria Steinem at the Miss Foundation Gala has generated both excitement and controversy.
The incident with Vanity Fair and the name change in the Vogue article have raised questions about Meghan’s intentions and aspirations.
While she has received recognition and acclaim, some remain skeptical of her true power and influence.
As the gala approaches, all eyes will be on Meghan as she continues to navigate her role as a prominent figure in the public eye.