Speaking exclusively to express.co.uk at the 2023 Sons Who Cares Wins Awards, Denise Welch shared her thoughts on the matter. "I'm doing a one-night-only concert performance for 'Diana: The Musical,' where I'm playing the queen. What the Royals will make of this, I have no idea.
It's very referential towards Diana, and I love Diana and the royal family. I'll protect the Queen's image at all costs. I believe this will affect Meghan Markle a little; however, I hope she doesn't feel too uncomfortable," said Welch.
She went on to mention that the portrayal of the relationship between Diana and the late Queen would be more realistic and devoid of the fabrications often found in gossip newspapers. The character of Diana in the musical is based closely on the real-life Diana, thanks to careful research by the writer and director, as well as input from people who were close to Lady Diana.
Meghan Markle's fascination with the royal family and her aspiration to be like Princess Diana has been a topic of discussion among her friends and acquaintances. According to Michael Coley, a family friend, Meghan was always intrigued by Diana, not just for her style but also for her independent humanitarian mission.
Coley claimed that Meghan didn't know much about her royal fiancé, Prince Harry, or his family before meeting him. However, her childhood friend, Ninicky Pretty, contradicted this by stating that Meghan had been fascinated by the royals since her teenage years and had always wanted to be "Princess Diana 2.0."
During a trip to London as teenagers, Meghan and Pretty posed for a photo in front of Buckingham Palace, which highlighted Meghan's early fascination with the royal family. Pretty expressed that Meghan seemed to have been planning her engagement to Harry her whole life, as she was known for getting exactly what she wanted.
However, not everyone views Meghan's admiration for Diana in a positive light. Some have raised concerns about her comments and actions that seem to evoke the memory of Princess Diana, including wearing Diana's perfume on a date and mimicking her gestures and poses in photographs.
A friend of Meghan's claimed that there have been instances where Meghan's comments and behavior appeared to exploit the tragic death of Diana for various purposes, such as garnering public sympathy or shaping her image.
Denise Welch's candid remarks on Meghan's alleged obsession with Princess Diana have added to the ongoing debate about Meghan Markle's relationship with the royal family and her fascination with Diana's legacy.
