Beyoncé made a bold move that sent shockwaves through the entertainment world: she severed ties with Meghan by putting up for sale a portrait of the Queen Meghan online, priced at $69.
However, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's highly anticipated comeback plan for 2024 might be facing an uphill battle from the start. Despite their whirlwind year, marked by highs like Harry's bestselling memoir and lows such as the backlash it triggered, the couple's strategy of being constantly accessible may be backfiring.
Speculation swirls around the couple's next career moves post-royalty, but Ellen Aurora, a PR expert, suggests that Harry and Meghan's biggest obstacle could be public apathy. The allure of peeking behind the royal curtain may be fading, and the couple's increasing transparency could diminish their mystique. They risk becoming overexposed, diluting their appeal.
Royal author Phil Dampier contends that the couple's actions don't match their talk of noble intentions. While Hollywood once courted them, they're now seemingly sidelined. Even Beyoncé, who once embraced Meghan, has distanced herself. The Queen Meghan portrait, once prominently featured in Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Brit Awards acceptance speech, has taken on a new significance. Originally commissioned for Meghan's sorority magazine cover, it gained international fame after Beyoncé showcased it.
However, the once-cordial relationship between Beyoncé and Meghan has cooled. Fans speculate wildly about the painting's fate, especially after it appeared for sale online at a significantly reduced price. Rumors circulate that Beyoncé distanced herself from Meghan following the tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, though Beyoncé has neither confirmed nor denied this. Regardless, the saga of the Queen Meghan portrait epitomizes the complex dynamics at play between celebrity friendships and royal obligations.
