Meghan Markle seen as manipulating Prince Harry, will never win over UK: author

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The relationship between the media and the royal family has long been characterized as intense and often toxic.

Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, was relentlessly followed by paparazzi throughout her life. When she and the former Prince Charles openly admitted that their marriage was struggling, her private life became a topic of public consumption.

Diana tragically lost her life in a car accident in Paris in 1997 while being chased by photographers. She was 36 years old at the time. Harry later expressed his concern, saying he feared “history repeating itself.”

“I lost my mother, and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces,” shared the father of two.

Kate Middleton faced years of scrutiny before assuming the title of Princess of Wales. Critics accused her of being lazy due to the lack of a full-time job and even nicknamed her “Waity Katy” for appearing to wait for Prince William’s proposal. Over time, however, she has been celebrated for embodying the future of the British monarchy.

Meanwhile, the Sussexes remained in the spotlight as they attempted to shape their own narrative. Their series of tell-all interviews elicited mixed reactions, with some expressing sympathy while others voiced criticism. Many continue to speculate whether Meghan can regain public favor by building a successful brand in the United States.

According to Page Six, Meghan is set to debut a Netflix series focused on “cooking, gardening and entertaining” in “early 2025.” Additionally, she plans to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Sources revealed that some team members from Archewell, the foundation established by Meghan and Harry, are contributing to the project.

“As far as Meghan being quiet, she’s been in the background working on her entrepreneurial efforts,” an industry insider told the outlet.

MEGHAN MARKLE WILL NEVER WIN OVER UK PUBLIC AGAIN, AUTHOR CLAIMS

“Both the Netflix project and her brand will come out within the same timeline in the New Year,” a source stated. “It’s going to be a good year for Meghan specifically, she’s spent the majority of the year doing work behind the scenes to launch a project in the first few months of 2025.”

According to someone familiar with the couple, “they are going to be criticized no matter what.”

“When they’re together, there’s headlines that Meghan is too controlling or trying to be the star of the show,” the source added.

Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, told Fox News Digital that it will take more than a celebrity-branded jam to improve Meghan Markle’s image.

“I don’t think anyone is looking at American Riviera Orchard thinking that this is going to be a home run,” Schofield stated. “Everything with these two is so messy. But Crisis Management Meg is a crucial step in her attempt at flying solo. There is also one key ingredient needed to excel in personality-driven television – an authentic personality. And I think that is something that Meghan Markle lacks.”

“How many times are we going to hear the words ‘Meghan Markle rebrand’ or ‘Meghan Markle comeback’?” Schofield argued. “Peak Meghan was May 19, 2018 – the day she married Prince Harry. And there’s no comeback from March 7, 2021 – the day her interview with Oprah Winfrey aired.”