Princesses Leonor and Sofia recently delivered a heartwarming speech at the 10th anniversary of King Felipe's coronation, leaving us all in awe. Well, not everyone, of course—just those who still appreciate the true value of monarchy, unlike certain individuals who seem determined to forget everything it stands for.
Take Meghan Markle, for instance. If there's one thing she’s mastered, it’s manipulating the press and her royal titles for personal gain. It's curious how she constantly claims she wants privacy and independence, yet she’s always quick to flaunt her royal titles when it benefits her financially.
In contrast, Leonor and Sofia seem to understand something Meghan hasn’t grasped: the monarchy isn’t about what you can take from it, but what you can give. Leonor, with all the grace and intelligence of a future queen, delivered a speech that made us wonder: could Meghan ever be so eloquent? Certainly not, especially considering Meghan's track record of undermining her own position with a nonstop stream of interviews.
Meghan’s biggest mistake was leaving the royal family. At first, it seemed so glamorous, didn’t it? They thought they were escaping a rigid, stifling monarchy to forge their own paths in the sunshine of a modern world. But the world didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for them. In fact, it quickly became clear that Meghan had bitten the hand that fed her. She was never going to be a press darling or wield any meaningful influence without the prestige of the royal family behind her. Those titles she clings to are meaningless without proximity to the throne.
Look at Princess Leonor now—that’s what true royal stature looks like. Meghan, on the other hand, can only dream of commanding the respect and admiration that Leonor earns so naturally. It’s almost painful to watch Meghan’s desperation. She didn’t just want to leave; she wanted to leave with a bang, creating drama with the family, refusing to attend Balmoral, and rejecting the help of those who tried to guide her. Yet, when Queen Elizabeth II’s death loomed, Meghan suddenly seemed desperate to make her way to Balmoral—not because of a deep, heartfelt desire to say goodbye to the monarch, but to get a story out of it and monetize the royal death.
Harry, too, seems out of his depth. It’s almost tragic to see someone who had everything handed to him sabotaging his own legacy with questionable decisions and airing family secrets. The monarchy gave him prestige, status, and opportunities, but instead of using them to his advantage, he chose to air his dirty laundry for the world to see. Now, he’s left with a connection to the royal family that’s nothing more than a distant memory.
Perhaps if either Harry or Meghan had actual talent beyond their ability to generate controversy, they could have carved out a successful life on their own. But there’s no sign of that happening anytime soon.
Then we have the lovely Princess Leonor of Spain, who might as well be Meghan's better, smarter sister. Unlike Meghan, Leonor doesn’t cause a scene every time she steps into a room. Instead, she exudes intelligence and grace—qualities that Meghan sorely lacks. Leonor’s daughters are being raised with a sense of duty and poise that Meghan’s own children could only hope for—assuming they even get the chance to understand what it means to be royal.
If Meghan had only followed Leonor’s lead, gracefully accepting her royal role, perhaps her life would have turned out very differently. But as it stands, we’ll likely forget about Harry and Meghan in a few years. Despite their best efforts to make headlines, their actions will soon fade into irrelevance.
Meanwhile, Princess Leonor and Sofia continue to quietly impress, setting an example of what it truly means to be royal. And right in the middle of it all is King Felipe, who doesn’t need to make a public spectacle to show the world what monarchy can be.
