Renowned royal author and journalist Tina Brown has just dropped a bombshell, exposing Meghan's true motivations for marrying into the royal family. And guess what? It’s exactly what we’ve suspected all along.
While promoting her book The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor—The Truth and the Turmoil in 2022, Brown told The Washington Post that Meghan, and I quote, “couldn’t resist everything that was on offer on the celebrity buffet.” That phrase alone sums up everything we've been witnessing for years!
According to Brown—who has impeccable sources and decades of experience covering the royals—Meghan was already exploring commercial deals while she was still a working royal. Imagine that! While Catherine was dedicating herself to early childhood development and mental health initiatives, and Queen Elizabeth II was upholding a lifetime of service, Meghan was allegedly strategizing sponsorship deals and celebrity collaborations.
Brown’s revelations confirm a long-standing theory: for Meghan, the royal family was never about service, duty, or tradition. Instead, it was a stepping stone to elevate her profile to a level her acting career never could. The monarchy—with its centuries of history, constitutional significance, and deep-rooted place in British identity—was merely a platform for her personal ambitions.
And here’s what’s even more telling: Brown specifically says Meghan couldn’t resist the lure of fame and fortune. Unlike the rest of the royal family, who understand the importance of separating royal duty from commercial endeavors, Meghan reportedly saw royal protocol as an obstacle rather than a guiding principle.
Perhaps the most shocking part of Brown’s revelations is her insight that Meghan saw deals that were there to be made but had to leave them behind because of royal restrictions. Think about that for a moment. While she was representing the Queen, living in taxpayer-funded luxury, and benefiting from royal status, she was allegedly already planning for a future outside the royal family—one that allowed her to cash in on her newfound global fame.
Is it any surprise, then, that the Sussexes’ exit from royal life was quickly followed by lucrative deals with Netflix, Spotify, and publishing houses? These weren’t desperate attempts to stay afloat financially. They were opportunities Meghan had reportedly been eyeing all along, now fully available without those “pesky” royal restrictions. And she wasted no time in seizing them.
But Brown’s insights don’t stop there. She also paints a revealing picture of Harry’s role in all of this. According to her, Harry wanted out of royal life, but it was Meghan who gave him the tools to leave. That tells us a lot about their dynamic. Harry, struggling to find his place within the monarchy, meets a worldly strategist who offers him an escape route.
As Brown explains, this wasn’t Harry’s world—but Meghan was a strategist he trusted above all other advisers. And that’s where the tragedy lies. Instead of leaning on seasoned royal advisers—people who had dedicated their careers to supporting the monarchy—Harry put his faith in someone who had only been in his life for a short time. Someone who, by Brown’s account, was already looking beyond royal duties to commercial opportunities.
And the result? According to Brown, they completely underestimated what life would be like without the royal platform. And haven’t we seen that play out? Their Netflix documentary, their Spotify deal (which collapsed after just one series), and Harry’s memoir—all heavily reliant on royal grievances rather than fresh, independent ideas. It’s as if they had no clear vision beyond monetizing their past.
Compare this to Prince William and Catherine, who have embraced their royal roles with dedication. They focus on causes that truly matter—mental health, early childhood development, and environmental conservation. Their goal is to use their platform to make a genuine impact, rather than leveraging their status for personal gain.
And then there’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, who, despite being publicly criticized by Harry in interviews, books, and Netflix documentaries, have never retaliated. They have maintained the dignity befitting their positions, focusing on service rather than self-promotion. The contrast between the Sussexes and the working royals could not be more striking.
Brown’s recent comments about Meghan’s upcoming Netflix show are equally revealing. In her newsletter, she notes that Meghan is releasing a show about fake perfection just when the cultural landscape has shifted towards authenticity. Spot on!
In today’s world, people crave real, unfiltered content. The most successful creators on platforms like YouTube and podcasts thrive on raw authenticity. Yet, Meghan still operates on a 2015 playbook—believing that glossy perfection and A-list connections are what audiences want. This disconnect explains why so many of their ventures have failed to achieve lasting impact.
One of the biggest ironies in this whole saga is that Harry and Meghan left royal life claiming they wanted privacy. Yet, they have shared more personal details in the past four years than the royal family has in a century! Brown’s insights suggest privacy was never the true goal—it was freedom from royal restrictions so they could commercialize their status without limitations.
But now, their ventures appear to be losing traction. Their Netflix deal is reportedly on shaky ground, their foundation is facing scrutiny, and their public interest is dwindling. The celebrity world is fickle, and as time passes, their royal connections become less valuable.
As Brown points out, Harry and Meghan completely underestimated life without the palace platform. That platform gave them structure, global influence, and purpose. Without it, they’ve struggled to define themselves beyond their grievances. Meanwhile, the working royals continue to build something meaningful—focused on legacy and impact rather than fleeting fame.
