The Duchess of Sussex has her own style and a commoner past that is not accepted at Buckingham Palace
As she approaches one year since she joined British royalty, the figure of Meghan Markle appears uncomfortable: she arouses suspicion in the royal family, generates more hatred and passion in the population than Brexit itself, and obsesses the press to the level that Princess Diana once did it.
The truth, for the moment, is that the presence of this 37-year-old American actress, former star of the series Suits, divorced, feminist and half African-American, has already shaken the royal family, and will most likely continue to do so. Although perhaps at too high a cost.
While her efforts to fit in appear insufficient, the few gestures in which she has shown her personality have been questioned, magnified and turned into sc--dal.
She "She will be damned if she does, and she will be damned if she does not." With this phrase that applies to almost all of her actions over the last few months, the specialized journalist David Jenkins summarizes the phenomenon that is developing behind the Duchess, in an article published in Tatler and titled "A year of Meghanomania" .
Markle married in May 2018, almost six months after announcing her engagement, and after two years of relationship with Prince Harry. The dance that she agreed to dance to the beat of her actual score was completed last October, when she announced her first pregnancy.
But it's not just about complying with the protocol. The duchess also fulfilled the demanding tasks that come with her noble title: more than one hundred events on the official agenda, obedience to the requests of Queen Elizabeth II - including the couple's recent trip to Morocco -, her frequent collaborations charities, royal sponsorships and, with a pregnancy almost full term, making unscheduled appearances - although always well valued - at events with the most disadvantaged.
In the balance of the British monarchy, however, none of these actions seem to be enough. Some failures - ranging from crossing her legs at an official event, uttering inappropriate words, to touching her pregnant belly 'too much' (how many times would be appropriate?) - have earned her disapproving gestures and malicious whispers.
To this has been added the enormous dedication of the press in his supposed rivalry with his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, the apparent disapproval of Queen Elizabeth II, the alleged hatred of Prince Charles's wife, Camilla Parker Bowles... And the list of The rumors continue with nicknames, comments about his bad character, his ambitions, and his waste.
One of the episodes that has touched the former actress in the form of a sc--dal has been the 5-day trip that she took in the month of February to New York City, where a group of friends organized a 'Baby Shower'. According to the British media, the 5 days in the Big Apple would have cost no less than USD 500,000.
The sum would include the flight aboard a private jet, the stay in a penthouse suite at The Mark hotel, on the Upper East Side, and the hiring of the exclusive harpist Erin Hill, who would have delighted the attendees with her music. . However, the British crown came out to defend Markle and clarified that it was a "privately financed" trip.
About 15 people attended the exclusive event, all from the inner circle of the now duchess, who perhaps was just looking to share the special moment of her pregnancy with her loved ones. Her close friends, tennis player Serena Williams and lawyer Amal Clooney were there, as well as stylist Jessica Mulroney; designer Misha Nonoo; presenter Gayle King; Abigail Spencer, Meghan's actress and partner in Suits, and makeup artist Daniel Martin.
Before that, the Duchess of Sussex had been the cover of the British tabloids due to the resignation of Samantha Cohen, 50, a key member of staff who would have refused to continue in her position after the birth of the dukes' first child, scheduled for end of April.
The news, which in another context might seem trivial, has fueled rumors that it is not easy to work for Markle, and they refer to her supposed bad character and her despotic attitudes.
This may be one of the reasons why, according to recent leaks to the press, people in the corridors of Buckingham Palace say they call her "Me-Gain", which through a play on words with her name translates to English. Spanish as "I win."
The barrage of media attacks and negative comments on social networks was stronger, however, since there was talk of Meghan Markle's alleged feud with her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.
