Meghan Markle’s latest venture—a Netflix documentary with Prince Harry—has ignited significant debate, leading some experts to label her assertions as “outright falsehoods.”
The controversy flared up following the unveiling of the documentary’s second volume trailer, which features strong statements from both Meghan and Harry.
In the trailer, Prince Harry spoke about lies that were supposedly told “to protect [his] brother,” and likened their experiences to being victims of “institutional gaslighting.”
Dickie Arbiter, who served as the press secretary for the late Queen Elizabeth II, has publicly refuted these allegations.
He criticized the couple for what he perceives as a disorganized and contradictory narrative, insisting that their story is full of inconsistencies.
“There are more holes in their story than in a colander,” he remarked in an interview with The Sun, expressing disbelief at claims of institutional gaslighting.
The former royal spokesperson noted the couple’s mixed signals and expressed skepticism about their message.
“I think they have lost direction, and people are unlikely to take their words at face value,” Arbiter added.
In her documentary, Meghan asserted that she was never trained for the rigorous expectations that accompany royal life, insisting that her transition bore little resemblance to the feel-good charm of the iconic film, The Princess Diaries, where guidance and royal etiquette lessons abound.
“I knew there would be protocols, but I didn’t receive any formal training,” Meghan stated.
However, a source close to the royal family counters Meghan’s claims, insisting that the support she received was substantial.
This assertion follows reports suggesting that Meghan declined an offer from Queen Elizabeth II to be mentored by Sophie, the Countess of Wessex—who, just like Meghan, does not come from royal lineage.
Gyles Brandreth, a royal family friend, elaborated in his book, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, mentioning the Queen’s concern for Meghan’s adjustment, saying that Sophie could be a perfect guide to help her navigate the challenges of royal life.
Moreover, in the documentary, Meghan mentioned that Kensington Palace advised against inviting her niece, Ashleigh Hale, daughter of her half-sister Samantha Markle, to her wedding.
However, sources have disputed Meghan’s account, stating that no such advice was given and reiterating that she simply didn’t wish to invite her niece due to concerns about media scrutiny.
“This is not true.
We never instructed her on who could or could not attend her wedding,” a source revealed to 9Honey.
Additionally, “Meghan was apprehensive about inviting Ashleigh; no one would ever suggest excluding family from a wedding,” they remarked.
The relationship between Meghan and her half-sister Samantha has been tumultuous, especially after the infamous Oprah Winfrey interview in 2021, which brought numerous family secrets into the spotlight.
Samantha has accused Meghan of spreading “false and malicious lies” about their family dynamics, claiming such narratives have subjected her to public ridicule and shame.
Samantha has since taken legal action against Meghan, alleging that the claims put forth during the interview were not only baseless but damaging.
As this saga unfolds, it remains to be seen how these allegations will resonate with the public and influence the ongoing discourse surrounding the Sussexes and their portrayal of royal life.
With the documentary making headlines and sparking debate, viewers are left to grapple with the stark contrasts between the couple’s public narratives and the responses from those who have witnessed royal life up close.
In an era where every statement is dissected, will Meghan and Harry’s revelations hold weight, or are they destined to fade into the background of royal history?
Only time will tell.
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