Katie thwarts Meghan's dubious plan by steadfastly declining to participate in a bombshell interview concerning the royal family on the SXSW stage.
Meghan Markle, who committed to joining Katie Kurck on a panel at the South by Southwest Festival, might not realize that one of her fellow panelists previously criticized Prince Harry's hygiene. This revelation came to light on March 6th, 2024, at 8:40 p.m., as Meghan's scheduled appearance stirred up prior controversies.
Three years after renowned journalist Katie Kurck made remarks about Prince Harry's personal hygiene, she and Meghan Markle were slated to share a stage at the prestigious South by Southwest Festival. The British Mirror newspaper recently unearthed passages from Kurck's 2021 memoir where she humorously remarked on Harry's hygiene and drinking habits. According to the manuscript, Kurck first encountered Harry in 2012 at a polo match in Brazil, long before his marriage to Markle in 2018. She humorously noted Harry's affinity for alcohol and cigarettes at the time.
However, Meghan Markle seems undeterred by Kurck's past remarks about her husband. Markle's biography submitted for the festival conspicuously omits any direct mention of Harry. Instead, Markle's focus appears to be on subtly addressing the British royal family. Leaked information suggests that Markle intends to provide Kurck with pre-written lines referencing the royal family, positioning her to indirectly critique them during the event.
Katie Kurck, a seasoned professional with a lucrative career, is unlikely to fall prey to Meghan's tactics. Having secured an $8 million annual contract to host the Evening News on CBS, Kurck's reputation precedes her. She's not one to blindly endorse Meghan's agenda, especially given the ongoing tensions between Meghan and the royal family, which have significantly tarnished Meghan's reputation, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Markle's recent plummet in popularity has been exacerbated by the royal family's challenges, including King Charles's battle with cancer. Advised by public relations experts to steer clear of commenting on the royal family, Markle's attempts to elicit sympathy through her past interviews, such as the notorious Oprah Winfrey interview, have only strained her relationship with the monarchy further.
Looking to salvage her public image, Markle has been advised to leverage social media to promote her work rather than engaging in explosive interviews about her time in the royal family. Lynn Carrot from Pressbox PR emphasized the importance of utilizing the media as a platform for positive promotion rather than fueling gossip. Reflecting on Markle's aspirations to be a star, Carrot stressed the importance of understanding her role primarily as Harry's wife, not as a celebrity seeking the spotlight.
