But of course, in Meghan's mind, she and her fictional family deserve all the rewards with none of the responsibilities. Rules are for commoners, not the Sussexes. I'm sure Meghan had visions of Lilibet being bedecked as a birthright. Too bad, so sad, Megs. You left the royal world; no more freebies for you.Can you imagine the hissy fit Meghan must have thrown upon learning the news? She probably screamed so loud the koi fish fled in terror. How dare King Charles deprive her imaginary prop child of sparkly fantasies! Never mind that actual working royals need to earn tiaras through years of service. In Meghan's mind, she and her egotistical clan deserve the whole royal treasure trove just served up to her on a silver platter, as is her god-given right.
Hold up there, lady! You ditched out on the job, thereby forfeiting all crown jewels. This is why everyone complains about Meghan's entitlement. She wants all the rewards with none of the hard graft required. If she had stuck it out and truly tried to adapt to royal life, maybe Lilibet would have a claim to the diamonds. But you can't have your royal cake and eat it too.
Seriously, this attitude reveals Meghan's true colors. She's a self-serving social climber who thought landing a prince was her ticket to the easy life. When she realized royal duty includes grunt work, the shine wore off. Then it was, 'Woe is me, the palace life is stifling my spirit.' In reality, she just didn't get the fascination and praise she felt entitled to.
When you don't put in the effort to build organic rapport with the public, don't be surprised when they don't instantly worship your every banal utterance. Instead of looking inward at her own missteps, it was easier for Meghan to play the victim. Well, now the victim card has expired. You ditch your royal duties, you lose the royal perks. That's the breaks. King Charles is simply upholding a reasonable standard.
Lilibet can wear a crown on the playground all she wants, but she's not a working princess earning those jewels through service. End of story. Meghan is likely seething with jealousy that Kate's daughter Charlotte will wear the royal finery someday as a working royal. That's got to sting. Instead of learning from Kate's example of duty and grace under pressure, Meghan spitefully lashes out through leaks and complaints. Maybe if she had tried to adapt more to royal life and build some public rapport, she could have avoided this fate. But nope, too hard; it's easier to play the victim and spew bitter accusations at the 'evil oppressive monarchy.'
Well, that strategy has backfired spectacularly. Enjoy your tiara-less existence. Frankly, I think Charles made the right call here. Giving away royal privileges willy-nilly with no sense of duty would degrade the monarchy. Meghan thought she could flounce off to Hollywood with all the royal perks intact, but it doesn't work that way. Actions have consequences. You don't get to endlessly criticize the Firm and also reap all the rewards.
The queen was way too soft; Charles is finally drawing some boundaries. No more having your royal cake and eating it too. So, I say good on King Charles. Teach these arrogant, entitled Sussexes they don't get to have it both ways.
