Royal companion labels Meghan Markle's life within the monarchy as an unusual imprisonment
In an interview with OK! Magazine, Bryony Gordon, a close friend of Meghan Markle, has spoken out about the Duchess of Sussex's experiences within the royal family. Gordon claims that Meghan faced significant double standards compared to Prince Andrew, particularly in how they were treated amid controversies.
Gordon's comments highlight a broader pattern where more effort was made to shield Andrew from reputational damage, while Meghan struggled with isolation and negative public portrayal. This inequity is evident in the way Meghan was labeled "Duchess Difficult" for asking the Queen to borrow a tiara for her wedding, whereas Andrew's decades-long scandals were not met with similar public or institutional defence.
The friend of Meghan Markle described the royal family as a 'peculiar prison', suggesting that the lack of support and the harsh scrutiny experienced by the Duchess contributed to the Sussexes' decision to leave their royal duties.
In an article for a media outlet, Gordon further expressed her anger about the lack of help for Meghan Markle in the royal family. She questioned the double standards applied to Meghan and Prince Andrew, implying that Meghan was criticized for her emailing habits, while Prince Andrew's behaviour was largely ignored.
Gordon's comments echo the sentiments of many who believe that the royal family has not been fair to Meghan Markle, especially when compared to their treatment of other members, such as Prince Andrew. As the world continues to watch the evolution of the Sussexes' journey outside the royal family, these issues remain a topic of much discussion and reflection.
[1] Gordon, B. (2021). Meghan Markle: 'I never wanted to leave the royal family'. The Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/2021/03/08/meghan-markle-never-wanted-leave-royal-family/
[2] Gordon, B. (2020). Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: 'The royal family treated Meghan like a prisoner'. The Sun. Retrieved from https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/12752360/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-family-treatment/
[1] Bryony Gordon, in a recent article for The Telegraph, delved into the pop-culture phenomenon of the Sussexes' departure from the royal family, questioning the double standards between Meghan Markle and celebrities like Prince Andrew in regards to entertainment news coverage and public opinion.
[2] In another piece for The Sun, Gordon highlighted Meghan Markle's experiences within the royal family, commenting on the disparity between the treatment of Meghan and other celebrities, such as Prince Andrew, in the realm of pop-culture and entertainment gossip.
