According to Harry, Kate hesitantly retrieved a small tube from her handbag, and Meghan applied it to her lips. However, Meghan's actions seemingly left Kate grimacing, highlighting a clash of styles between them. A YouTube comment on a video by The Duchess of Sussex, a parody channel, suggested that Meghan's attempt to unnerve Catherine by asking for lip gloss was ineffective.
The commenter mentioned that asking to borrow lip gloss is a Hollywood trick, often used during auditions to distract and unsettle competitors. However, the commenter expressed surprise that Meghan included this incident in her memoir, as it could make her appear immature to those unfamiliar with the tactic and calculating to those who recognize it.
Contrary to Harry's account, a discussion with a staff member of Princess Catherine contradicts this narrative. The employee explained that Kate's personal assistant always brings a second bag containing unused, untouched makeup for her formal engagements, such as the one in question. Therefore, if Meghan had requested lip gloss, it would have been promptly provided, eliminating the need to share makeup. Sharing makeup is not done within the royal family due to hygiene and safety concerns.
So, the question arises, why did Harry tell a different version of the story? It is unclear whether Meghan provided him with this account, or if he was facing a lack of content for his memoir. In official engagements, Meghan's assistant would have been prepared with spare lip gloss, ensuring no disruptions. The entire incident, it seems, may have been fabricated by Meghan to cast a shadow on Catherine and convey the idea that she was unwelcoming to her.
This situation points to Meghan's larger narrative that Catherine did not embrace her into the royal family. It is improbable that the British Royal Family would respond to a lip gloss story, as it could make them appear petty and overly sensitive. Whether the story is true or not, with Meghan, the truth often takes a backseat to her narrative.
Many of the allegations in Harry's memoir, like the supposed airplane encounter, appear difficult to verify, raising questions about their accuracy. It is not far-fetched to consider that Meghan may have had a hand in shaping these accounts. Unfortunately, Meghan's behavior during this time, while Catherine was pregnant, only fueled the tensions within the family, which ultimately led to the fractures and disagreements that unfolded.
