In the bizarre world of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, things have taken a strange turn. Angela Levan, Prince Harry's biographer, joins me now to discuss the latest. There’s a lot to unpack, especially after Harry declined to deny any problems in his marriage during his recent appearance in New York. But let’s start with Meghan’s appearance on the red carpet at the Tyler Perry event in California. There’s been a lot of talk, Angela, about her desperation to get in front of the cameras. Some have said she was so eager to pose with Tyler Perry that she refused to leave the red carpet, even when the PR team tried to usher her off. What do you make of her behavior?
Angela: That’s exactly what she does. Meghan can’t stand being off the red carpet for even a minute. She’s always seeking attention, always trying to be seen. I’ve noticed she has this fake laugh when someone says something to her—it's almost like she's acting. It’s all so disingenuous. She craves the spotlight, and it seems she’s desperate to show the world that she’s still relevant. Perhaps with Harry out of the picture so much, she can focus on herself more. But it’s clear—she needs to be in the limelight, always.
She’s also very good at hiding her true nature. People think she’s lovely at first, but when you see her for who she really is, it’s a different story. She’s got a bad temper, and people don’t want to work with her. Underneath the charming facade, there’s a much darker side. And at events like this, she goes all out. She stays on the carpet as long as possible, posing in every direction just to get as many pictures as she can. It’s not about promoting anything; she’s just after the attention.
But Angela, having covered many red carpets myself, most celebrities actually dislike them. They’re there because it’s part of the job—they’ve got something to promote. What’s odd with Meghan is she’s not promoting anything right now, so it seems like the only reason she’s there is to get attention for herself. Do you think she has anything else going on in her life?
Angela: No, not really. She might pretend she’s busy with the kids or whatever, but she’s not got much else on her plate. The red carpet is her moment to shine, and she clings to it. It helps her feel worthwhile, especially now that she’s separated from Harry for much of the time. It’s almost like she needs to prove to the world that she’s still incredible and globally relevant. The red carpet gives her that opportunity to show off, to be seen, and to make sure everyone knows she’s still a big deal.
Speaking of Tyler Perry, she seemed to really try to steal the spotlight from him at his big night. She was clinging to him, pretending they were long-time best friends. But if you watch closely, when he moves away at the end, he doesn’t even glance at her. It almost seemed like he was fed up. He didn’t give her an extra kiss or hug—he just left. Maybe he was done with the whole act.
She was trying to make it look like they were incredibly close, but once he had enough, he made a quick exit. She wanted to show everyone that she’s with someone important, someone rich and well-known. But let’s be honest—she’s been trying to align herself with powerful people for a while. Tyler Perry may have been kind enough to let them stay at one of his properties, but Meghan’s behavior just felt like she was trying to insert herself into his moment.
You’re right about the PR people, Angela—watching those pictures, you can see them signaling to Meghan to let go and let Tyler have his time. She wasn’t having it. It’s embarrassing because she’s a grown woman who’s clearly hijacking someone else’s event for her own benefit. She says she doesn’t like being photographed every day, but in moments like this, she’s all about it.
Angela: Exactly. The PR team was clearly struggling to get her off the carpet. And what’s even more bizarre is that she doesn’t care about the embarrassment—it’s all about being seen, being in the center of it all. She’s so determined to stay on that carpet, getting every shot she can. It's almost like she wants to prove she’s still relevant, but at what cost?
Now, moving on to Harry—while Meghan was at Tyler Perry’s event, Harry was in New York doing an interview about his book, Spare, which he claimed wasn’t supposed to be part of the promotion. It was all a bit strange because the interview didn’t focus on the book at all. It was awkward, and there were some key moments where Harry seemed agitated. He had a chance to address the rumors about trouble in his marriage, and yet, he couldn’t quite make up his mind.
He tried to downplay it, saying, “No, we’re not getting divorced,” but then in the same breath, he acknowledged that their marriage was “very unhappy” and “strained.” It’s like he was stuck trying to explain a situation he didn’t want to talk about. His anger and frustration were pretty clear during that interview. What did you make of it, Angela?
Angela: It was a very confusing and uncomfortable interview. Harry seemed to be dodging any real answers. He couldn’t explain the distance between him and Meghan—living apart for months, no less—without making it sound like everything was fine. It’s obvious that there’s tension between them, and him getting defensive about the situation only highlighted the frustration. He’s clearly angry, but it seems like he’s trying to create a new life for himself while holding onto his old narrative.
The whole thing was filled with contradictions. He wants to claim there’s nothing wrong with his marriage, but his actions speak differently. He keeps trying to deflect and use his mother’s legacy to justify his actions. It’s almost like he’s using her to mask his own inability to deal with the reality of his situation.
And then there’s the part where he talks about the media. He wants to silence the press, and he’s been using the courts to do it. It’s ironic because, as you pointed out, he’s invaded his own family’s privacy more than any journalist ever has. The whole thing seems very hypocritical.
Angela: Yes, he’s obsessed with accountability, but it’s all about him controlling the narrative. He doesn’t seem to realize that he’s not being accountable for his own actions—especially when it comes to his book and the things he’s said about his family. It’s like he’s in a bubble, surrounded by people who never challenge him, and now he can’t even see the lies he’s telling. It’s troubling.
Absolutely, Angela. And one last thing—his constant use of his mother to justify his actions is troubling. He claims to know exactly what she would want him to do, but I think he’s using her memory as an excuse for his own decisions. It’s manipulative, and in the end, it’s just another way for him to avoid taking responsibility for his choices.
Angela: Exactly. He needs to stop using Diana as a crutch. She’s not here to speak for herself, and he’s twisting her memory to suit his own agenda. He should take accountability for his actions and stop hiding behind her legacy.
It’s a bizarre, delusional world they’re living in right now, and it seems like things will only get more complicated as time goes on. Thank you, Angela, for your insights into this strange saga.
It's truly unfortunate that he continues to carry all the anger and resentment, especially when it holds him back from living a more peaceful, ordinary life. If he could let go of all that negativity, perhaps he could focus on something more achievable rather than relentlessly pursuing the impossible.
He keeps going back to court, trying to get more money for the phone hacking case. He claims that while others have received settlements, he will not stop until he gets more—he’s determined to go on and on. But the reality is, he’s the only one who believes he can handle it. He says it himself: *“I am the only person who can deal with this.”* But that's simply not true. It’s just his way of justifying his actions. He needs to feel important, like he's fighting for something. But in truth, it's hard for people to understand why he would waste his life fighting something that most would see as futile.
He constantly criticizes the UK court system, his father, and his brother. It’s as if everyone is wrong—except for him and Meghan. But it gets to the point where he can’t even see that he's often in a state of distress over things that don’t matter.
And Meghan, well, she’s always exempt from any criticism. It's almost laughable that he believes she’s a saint when it comes to the media. After all, this is the same woman who actively fed the media stories about herself and encouraged paparazzi to follow her every move in London. The hypocrisy is staggering. While they both argue that the media shouldn’t behave in certain ways, they seem to think it's perfectly acceptable for them to manipulate the press for their own gain.
Their lives are filled with contradictions. They seem to believe that rules don’t apply to them, that they can get away with behaviors they accuse others of. It’s a very strange way to live, but it’s clear they need to feel like victims in order to maintain some sense of power and control. Unfortunately, neither of them seems to be managing it very well.
