How Meghan Markle insists on being addressed! The answer was recently revealed by the CEO of the Invictus Games, and it’s quite amusing.
We got a peek behind the curtain thanks to Richard Eden's column in the Daily Mail, which quotes Scott Moore, the newly appointed CEO of Prince Harry's Invictus Games. He shared that when he inquired about how to address Meghan and Harry, he was told that calling Meghan "ma'am" is perfectly acceptable. Interestingly, he was also informed that "sir" is fine for the Duke of Sussex.
Now, let’s talk about this preference. Seriously, what lady wants to be called "ma’am"? Unless you're embracing your age and aspiring to be the queen, it feels a bit off. Sure, in the Southern U.S., it's customary to call someone "ma’am," but I’ve found that people often bristle at being addressed that way. It can feel like an aging label, you know?
Typically, male members of the royal family are addressed as "Your Royal Highness," followed by "Sir," while females are referred to as "Your Royal Highness" and then "ma’am." However, since Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior royals, they lost the "Your Royal Highness" title. It’s a bit humorous to think they still want to maintain that royal flair, even when they’re no longer officially recognized as royals.
I can’t help but wonder if, in private, people still refer to them with those royal titles. They seem to have a lingering desire to be treated like royalty, even though they’ve distanced themselves from royal duties. It’s just a strange situation.
So now, while you can't call them "Your Royal Highness," you can still use "sir" and "ma'am"—and apparently, Meghan prefers the latter. It’s ironic because Harry has previously expressed that he simply wants people to call him "Harry" at public events, which feels more relatable.
It’s interesting to consider how Meghan and Harry approach their public personas. Harry seems down-to-earth enough to ask people to call him by his first name, but I can’t picture Meghan ever saying, "Just call me Meghan." It seems like her name carries too much weight for that. If you’re not a celebrity, you don’t get to use it; you have to call her "ma’am." That attitude is frustrating—she’s just a person, not royalty.
As for Prince Harry, he’s technically a prince, so calling him "sir" feels appropriate. But does Meghan really need to insist on being called "ma’am"? It’s a bit perplexing.
On another note, I don’t want to get too political, but it’s worth mentioning that Eric Trump recently stated that no one cares enough about Harry to worry about his visa issues. I find that statement puzzling. While it’s true that many people don’t pay much attention to Harry, is it accurate to say that Trump wouldn’t care?
Eric claims that Harry wouldn’t need to worry about deportation if his father is elected. He implies that the public’s disinterest means Harry’s visa is safe. But should we overlook the fact that there are serious questions regarding Harry’s visa status, especially after he openly discussed using substances in his memoir, "Spare"?
The Heritage Foundation has raised concerns about whether he should have even been allowed into the country. There are so many valid questions surrounding this situation.
Eric Trump seems to downplay the significance of Harry’s visa application issues, but this situation is indeed complex. The judge has ruled that the visa application should remain private, and they are still appealing. After all, like any foreign national, Harry has a legitimate interest in keeping his immigration status private.
In his statement, Eric expressed his admiration for the monarchy and noted that despite Harry’s challenges, he doesn’t believe Harry’s visa should be revoked. It raises the question: does it matter that Harry has been open about his past with substances?
While I agree with some of what Eric is saying, I also think the implications of Harry’s honesty regarding his past should not be ignored. The truth is, many people may not care about Harry and Meghan, but their desire to maintain royal titles and privileges is a significant topic.
