In those early days, Harry had the intention of gifting his new girlfriend, Megan, a personalized piece of jewelry. He went ahead and purchased a 14 karat gold chain created by Maya Bren, adorned with charms of Megan and Harry. The estimated cost of this necklace was around $300. Megan was seen wearing this necklace on various occasions, though it ended up causing a bit of controversy.
Megan's supporters, omitting Scoby and Caroline Durand, recounted the aftermath of this incident in their book "Finding Freedom." They claimed that a royal aide advised Megan during a phone call not to wear the necklace, as it might attract undesirable attention from the press. The advice given was that wearing such jewelry could inadvertently encourage photographers to persistently pursue such photos and headlines.
Allegedly, Megan confided in friends about the emotional toll this call took on her. She reportedly felt frustrated and emotional after hanging up, even though she acknowledged the good intentions behind the advice. The surreal experience of having someone from her boyfriend's office dictate her choice of jewelry or her interactions with photographers weighed heavily on her. She expressed her frustration to a friend, stating, "I just can't win. They make it seem like I'm at fault for these pictures, even though it's not my fault."
Megan's critics, including some readers, criticized her for challenging royal protocol in other areas while becoming upset over a seemingly trivial matter like the necklace incident. These critics viewed her attempt to appear as a victim as a common occurrence and claimed that adhering to royal traditions and protocols is an integral part of the royal family's identity.
Meanwhile, some elements of this story were attributed to Meghan Markle herself, suggesting that certain aspects of the advice might have been based on genuine concerns. For instance, it's plausible to imagine someone advising her against wearing inappropriate or attention-grabbing attire for a particular event.
In other news, there are reports that Megan is set to make a return to Instagram with a new handle. The handle, named "Megan," has already garnered 2,400 followers, even though Megan herself has yet to make a post on the platform. It appears that her return to social media is eagerly anticipated by her supporters.
