Meghan Markle has taken another opportunity to voice her feelings about life as a royal, revealing that she feels “happy” to have stepped away from the family partly due to her lost autonomy over social media.
In a candid interview with New York Magazine’s The Cut, she expressed her frustration about losing control of her personal accounts, saying images of her own children were instead shared among individuals who used racially charged language.
The 41-year-old podcast host made it clear that she and her husband, Prince Harry, faced insurmountable challenges during their time in the UK.
Their very presence, she stated, disrupted the established hierarchies, making it virtually impossible for them to navigate royal life comfortably.
In this revealing chat, she commented on the personal toll their decision to distance themselves from royal obligations has taken.
She recounted a poignant moment when Harry articulated how he feels he lost his father in the process, emphasizing that their experiences should not replicate that pain, but that ultimately it was a choice made by Harry.
Markle, who’s no stranger to speaking her mind, made it clear she was eager to share her story.
Sitting in her lavish $14.65 million mansion in Montecito, California, she lit up when asked if she had any secrets to spill.
She excitedly revealed her plan to return to Instagram, showcasing a significant grievance she held: the loss of her online presence.
Previously, Markle had a thriving Instagram account, but after marrying into royalty, her online life drastically changed.
She described the struggle of losing approximately three million followers, as her posts were no longer her own but part of a shared account with Prince William and Kate Middleton which she couldn’t control.
Frustration seeped through her words as she shared her plight regarding the royal family‘s media policy.
She highlighted the dilemma of having to hand over family photos to the royal press before sharing them with loved ones.
The irony of sending pictures to those who had previously made derogatory comments about her children left her shaking her head in disbelief.
Markle explained that the intense media scrutiny and its negative implications played a significant role in their choice to step back from royal duties.
They contemplated relocating and striking out on their own to alleviate the relentless noise surrounding them, particularly in a system where their public life was supported by taxpayers.
In recounting their rationale for leaving the UK, Markle reflected on the relief that accompanied stepping away from the royal spotlight, feeling liberated in making that decision.
Yet, she lamented that the royal family did not grant them the same freedoms that other family members seemed to enjoy.
This summer’s brief return to the UK to join in the festivities for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee felt bittersweet for Markle.
She described the mixed emotions of being back in a world she once aspired to, noting that so much could have been different.
Initially, Markle believed her background in acting would ease her transition into royal life.
After all, her career had revolved around taking direction and following protocols, but the reality of royal expectations was far more complex than she anticipated.
Reflecting on her past, she humorously suggested that watching films like “The Prince & Me” might have better prepared her for the realities of royal obligations.
The lessons those storylines held could have provided invaluable foresight.
While acknowledging racism during her time in the royal family, Markle felt that her struggles also stemmed from simply being American.
She recounted an uplifting moment when a South African cast member from “The Lion King” told her that her marriage was celebrated in much the same way Nelson Mandela’s release was.
Markle hinted that this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding her experiences.
She made it known that she has no contractual obligations preventing her from sharing her full story.
In fact, she candidly stated that her silence has been a conscious choice, driven by a desire to heal and find peace with her past.
Often, she reflected on the energy needed for forgiveness, believing it’s an active process rather than one based on resentment.
While she’s been somewhat reserved in her narratives thus far, the anticipation surrounding her upcoming Netflix docu-series has drawn attention.
Despite her insistence that her new project isn’t a reality show, she was coy about distinguishing it from other scripted content.
Markle emphasized the need to share the authentic love story behind her marriage to Harry, who she likened to “salt and pepper,” a partnership that flows seamlessly.
In her own words, Markle emphasized, “It’s refreshing to reclaim the narrative after the media has molded it for so long.” She expresses hope that audiences will resonate with her story, reinforcing the importance of sharing her perspective as a means of empowerment.
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