In a recent show of support, Jessica Mulroney, a close friend of Meghan Markle, has broken her silence following the controversy surrounding their relationship.
The two seemed to have drifted apart after Mulroney faced backlash for alleged white privilege, resulting in her being canceled by her employer, ABC, where she worked as a fashion contributor for Good Morning America.
However, after months of remaining silent about Meghan and Prince Harry’s criticisms of the royal family, Mulroney, a stylist based in Toronto, shared a series of heartwarming throwback photos featuring herself and Meghan.
It has been rumored that Mulroney used to provide free dresses for Meghan to wear, and there were even claims that they would bill Prince Charles’ office for these clothes, which were obtained for free, and split the proceeds.
It is worth noting that Prince Charles used to cover the expenses of both his sons’ households using funds from the Duchy of Cornwall.
On a side note, the Middletons have always covered their own expenses, including contributing to the cost of Catherine’s wedding dress and the royal wedding itself.
William was aware that his future in-laws were not freeloading and appreciated their discretion.
Meghan Markle has faced allegations of breaking rules regarding accepting gifts during her time as a member of the royal family.
Official palace guidelines state that members of the royal family should not accept presents that may create a sense of obligation towards the donor.
In his memoir “Spare,” Prince Harry mentions that Meghan shared the freebies she received, such as clothes, perfumes, and makeup, with the women in the office.
This is not the first time questions have been raised about Meghan accepting gifts while fulfilling her royal duties.
Camilla Tominey, an expert writing for the Telegraph, noted that when Meghan first joined the royal family, she expected to keep some of the dresses she had been loaned.
Rumors circulated that Erdem, a fashion designer, prioritized Catherine’s orders over Meghan’s due to Meghan failing to return a dress she had borrowed for the 2017 Invictus Games.
In his 2021 book “Courtiers,” royal author Valentin Lowe claimed that clashes between Meghan and her assistant, Melissa Tubati, revolved around free gifts from companies that Meghan received.
According to Mr. Lowe, Tubati strictly followed the rule that members of the royal family cannot accept freebies from commercial organizations.
Meghan did not appreciate this approach, and tensions arose.
The Sun reported in 2021 that there were arguments when palace aides informed Meghan, who previously worked as an actress, that keeping clothes sent by fashion labels went against royal protocol.
A source revealed that while it was acceptable for an actress to accept freebies from fashion chains and designer labels, Meghan had to be informed that it was not appropriate behavior for a member of the royal family.
Prince Harry’s intentions may have been to portray his wife’s generosity in relation to these freebies, but inadvertently, his memoir may have confirmed reports that Meghan broke royal rules.
Camilla Tominey stated that if these allegations were true, it would constitute a serious breach of the rules regarding the receiving and registering of gifts.
Royal commentator Daniela Elsa, writing for News.com UK, argued that accepting a free cashmere jumper or scented item may not be a grave offense.
However, this situation highlights the apparent disconnect between the Duchess’ perspective on royal life and the protocols of the palace.
In conclusion, Jessica Mulroney’s recent show of support for Meghan Markle has shed light on the controversy surrounding their relationship.
Allegations of Meghan breaking royal rules regarding accepting gifts have been raised, with various sources providing insights into the situation.