It's often said that Meghan Markle felt she had a very special relationship with a senior member of the British Monarchy. This bond developed quickly and, according to Meghan, they got along incredibly well. It's a bit like the story when Meghan met Her Majesty the Queen, where the Queen's corgis adored her, while they usually nipped at everyone else.
Emily hit her pinnacle with the interview with the Duke of York, Prince Andrew. This time around, dressed in white designer clothing, Emily is introducing segments from the reality TV show Gogglebox as a bit of light relief amidst all the analysis and expert news. Some might say how the mighty have fallen, right? Let's hope Channel 4 is paying her well.
It’s a little bit like Meghan Markle. She’s a polarizing figure; people either like her or they don’t. When she first joined the British Monarchy, she confused a lot of people, especially with her behavior. On her very first public outing at Christmas, she looked very nervous, but was she just playing a role? Even then, she playfully stuck her tongue out, trying to work the crowd.
However, one person who never fell for her persona was the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. I loved Philip; he was fabulous, said it as it was, and really held the monarchy together. We miss him and Queen Elizabeth dearly. A lot has unraveled since we lost them both.
According to a well-placed source who worked closely with the Duke of Edinburgh, Meghan went off him quickly when she found out about the moniker “Duchess of Windsor.” This highlighted her similarity to Wallis Simpson, another American who caused a stir in the British Monarchy. Meghan had known about this comparison for a long time, though it's unclear who told her. It might have been Harry, perhaps misguidedly, as a bit of fun. Either way, tensions were high behind the scenes.
This source also mentioned that Meghan didn’t care much about the timing of her interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired while Prince Philip was in the hospital. Many were concerned, including our late Monarch, Queen Elizabeth. They could have paused the interview, but allegedly, Meghan was desperate to get her story out.
Famously, Prince Philip told Prince Harry that one dates actresses, one doesn’t marry them. This was reportedly reiterated to Meghan as well. You can understand why she pushed ahead with her plans.
