While the timing of this relaunch remains uncertain, royal commentator Daniela Elser raised an intriguing question about how the Royal Family might navigate this new chapter.
In her piece for News.com.au, Elser referred to Meghan's resurgence as the 'second coming of brand Sussex' or the 'Megnaissance.' She drew a parallel with a previous situation involving another royal member, Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew.
Back then, the Royals managed to distance themselves from Fergie as she ventured into 'US money-making gambits.' A Palace spokesperson had clarified in 2001, stating, "she is a separate, independent, ordinary person."
Elser noted that Fergie's business pursuits occurred under 'the far too lenient aegis of Her late Majesty.' However, under the reign of King Charles, there has been a deliberate effort to distance the Palace from the Sussexes, evident in actions such as the Frogmore eviction, the removal of HRH titles from the royal website, and their placement at the bottom of the family page.
Considering the strained relationship between the Royal Family and the Sussexes, Elser posed an intriguing question: "So, given this climate of cold shoulders and the most disapproving of posho pursed lips, how would Charles react to seeing a gifted title and someone using their membership of the royal family to make oodles of lovely money?" This query raises important considerations about the evolving dynamics within the Royal Family regarding business pursuits.
