The real reasons for the 'Megxit': Meghan Markle's problems with the British Royal House
Is it possible to belong to the British court and at the same time have a life even if it is slightly private? The answer is no. Currently the members of this royal family can choose between enjoying the enormous privileges of their class and status in exchange for an extremely public life or, as the Sussex dukes have decided, to put land in the middle and disappear from that convoluted 'fairy tale 'which is called Windsor.
Precisely the excessive media pressure in a country where the tabloid press scrutinizes even the smallest blink of his royal family has been unbearable for Prince Harry and especially for Meghan Markle, less used to the royal bustle.
To this are added the iron rules of the Windsors and the difficult relationship they have with the Dukes of Cambridge, the heirs. The Dukes of Sussex have made their decision: they renounce their privileges and an allocation of 2.3 million euros in exchange for being left in peace. Money and means will not be lacking.
Probably during their stay in Canada this Christmas, the two have enjoyed the much desired tranquility and have done numbers. They can effectively do without the real salary and maintain a lifestyle of luxury and fantasy. Harry's estate amounts to 46 million euros (30 inherited from Princess Diana) and Meghan would have about 5 million pounds sterling. Yes, they are 'financially independent'.
So why put up with all those obligations, commitments and media persecutions when they can live like royalty in Canada or the US without being disturbed too much?
According to the BBC, Buckingham Palace is "disappointed" with the couple's behavior and the heirs, Princes Charles and William, are furious. Furthermore, Queen Elizabeth II has responded in a statement that the talks are at an "early stage."
In the air are aspects as important as a possible move to Canada, the new fit in the British royal family, new jobs for both, security or the preservation of their titles.
An uncertain but sure course for a couple who have made numerous headlines. There has been everything: family controversies, like the confrontation with the Dukes of Cambridge; understand the birth of their first child, Archie, as a "private" act when nothing is precisely private; various scandals due to the excessive expenses of the couple; and the initiation of legal measures against the British press. In addition, Meghan's father took every opportunity to profit by selling photographs to the press while preparing for his daughter's wedding.
Thomas Markle and his profit motive
Days after being caught falsifying photographs, he did not accompany Meghan to the altar alluding to a heart problem, but he was able to give interviews to the press in which he presented himself as a victim of his daughter's snobbery. He even leaked a letter he sent him. It was adding fuel to the fire.
Legal actions against the press
In conversation with ITV News, during an official trip to Africa, Meghan acknowledged having felt harassed by the criticism received in the media, something that her friends had already warned her about before marrying the prince. "They warned me that the British tabloids would destroy my life," he said at the time.
On the same trip, the Dukes decided to take legal action against the publisher of The Mail on Sunday for the publication of the Duchess's letter to her father, and Harry accused the tabloids of launching and maintaining a "ruthless" campaign against his wife. , in which he saw "the same game" that ended the life of his mother, Princess Diana of Wales.
Problems with the Cambridge
What started as a mess of jealousy between sisters-in-law ended up being a real estrangement. Harry made some unusual statements about his brother, the heir to the throne: "Inevitably things happen. But we are brothers, we will always be brothers. We are certainly on different paths at the moment," he said then adding that they had "good days" and other times " Bad days".
The alleged support for abortion
Not 100 days had passed since Meghan acquired the title of Duchess of Sussex when an Irish deputy said that Meghan was "happy" with the decriminalization of abortion in the country. An unforgivable slip because members of the British royal family are prohibited from making their political views public.
Pregnancy "sonographed"
After the announcement of her pregnancy, the controversies raged. Meghan's alleged plans to give birth at home or her desire to raise her child "gender neutral" increased the tension. Furthermore, the decision to present it officially only when they thought it appropriate angered the British public.
A difficult duchess
Lastly, it doesn't seem like Meghan is a good fit in the Royal House either, not even with the staff at her service. Her bodyguard, the babysitter and the personal assistant resigned due to "the impossibility of getting along with her." 'The Difficult Duchess' is the nickname she received.
Finally, exhausted and 'bruised' by the controversies and the incessant attack by the press, they have thrown in the towel and renounced their salary and duties with the British Royal Family.
