Recent allegations suggest that Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew were acquainted before Meghan's marriage to Prince Harry. According to Harry's memoir *Spare*, Meghan reportedly mistook Prince Andrew for a mere assistant to the Queen. The book recounts an incident where Meghan, seeing Andrew holding the Queen's handbag, inquired about the Queen's assistant. Harry's claim—that Meghan did not recognize Prince Andrew—raises questions about her familiarity with the royal family.
To assess this claim, it’s helpful to consider the behavior patterns of narcissists. Narcissists often view others through a superficial lens, focusing on what they can gain from interactions. This perspective might explain why Meghan, if exhibiting narcissistic traits, might not remember individuals who do not serve her interests. Narcissists may compartmentalize their relationships, forgetting or disregarding people who do not contribute to their self-image or objectives.
Despite the theoretical possibility of Meghan's forgetfulness, several pieces of evidence contradict this notion. Meghan had previously expressed a strong interest in the royal family, including Princess Diana, and was photographed outside Buckingham Palace well before her marriage to Harry. It seems unlikely that someone with such an interest would fail to recognize Prince Andrew, a significant royal figure being the Queen's second son and a prominent public figure.
Ghislaine Maxwell's official biographer has also raised intriguing allegations about Meghan Markle's possible connections to Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell before her relationship with Prince Harry. According to a report by The Steeple Times in January 2020, a journalist hinted at this potential link, prompting further investigation. In a detailed podcast discussion, Kirby Summers, author of *Ghislaine Maxwell: An Unauthorized Biography*, explores these alleged connections. Summers suggests that Meghan could have met Prince Andrew through Maxwell and Epstein as early as 2001. She speculates that Marcus Anderson, a friend of Meghan and a known associate of Soho House, may have acted as a connector between Meghan and these controversial figures. Summers further claims that there might be photographic evidence of Meghan on a yacht in Thailand with Prince Andrew, potentially arranged by Maxwell and Epstein.
These claims are based on the notion that such connections were facilitated by high-profile social networks and events. Summers also notes that Meghan was reportedly invited to the Yacht Week 2016 in Croatia by someone named Adam H. This event, founded by William WNL in 2006, was described by GQ in 2015 as "Sodom and Gomorrah at Sea" and was notorious for its hedonistic nature, likened to "Tinder at Sea" by one participant. While it's uncertain whether Meghan attended this event, the speculation adds another layer to the narrative of her past associations.
If true, these allegations paint a complex picture of Meghan Markle's connections before her royal entry, intertwining with some of the most controversial figures of recent years. Considering the possibility that Meghan and Andrew may have known each other before her marriage, the nature of their connection remains speculative. While there is no concrete evidence of an intimate relationship, the mere fact of their acquaintance, combined with Andrew's dubious history, invites scrutiny. Both Meghan and Andrew exhibit traits associated with narcissism, which could have influenced their interactions in ways that are not immediately clear.
