When considering Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, one might wonder if anything they undertake is ever genuinely well-planned.
Meghan Markle, in particular, seems to have a knack for turning every plan into a recipe for disaster. A prime example is their recent appearance on CBS's Sunday Morning, which was intended to be a grand event—a polished interview highlighting Meghan's latest charitable venture. However, it quickly devolved into what has become a typical Meghan Markle production, complete with diva-like antics and behind-the-scenes chaos that leaves one questioning if anyone involved had any real grasp of the situation.
Meghan, who prides herself as a media-savvy individual, apparently believed that Sunday Morning was helmed by Gayle King, Oprah's close friend. However, the show is actually overseen by Jane Pauley—a detail that seemed to slip past Meghan's royal radar. For someone who views herself as an expert in the media, it's surprising that she failed to recognize this basic fact. This oversight suggests that her much-touted media expertise may not extend to the fundamentals of television programming.
The problems didn't end there. Meghan insisted on scheduling the interview to coincide with her birthday, as if the world would naturally pause to celebrate her special day. This decision proved to be a spectacular miscalculation. CBS had advised airing the interview in the fall when audiences are more likely to be back from summer vacations and tuning in. Yet, Meghan's team, in their infinite wisdom, overruled this strategic advice, deciding that her birthday was the perfect time for the broadcast. The result? The interview struggled to attract viewers and was overshadowed by other programs, rendering it a flop. The takeaway here might be that birthday celebrations are not the ideal time for significant media events, especially when the goal is to engage a broader audience.
Adding to the farce, CBS had heavily invested in promoting the interview, anticipating it would be a game-changer. However, Meghan's team insisted on unapproved modifications to the interview format, forcing CBS to rely on clips rather than launching a full promotional campaign. It almost seems as if Meghan and her team were playing a game of "How to Sabotage a Media Opportunity 101."
But it's not just the interview that has been problematic. Meghan's charitable efforts, particularly with the Archewell Foundation, have also gone awry. Once touted as a grand philanthropic platform, Archewell has become emblematic of Meghan's apparent lack of genuine commitment. The foundation's focus on charitable work has been called into question, especially given reports that Meghan devotes less than an hour a week to its activities. Despite these setbacks, Meghan appears perpetually surprised by the backlash she receives. The interview failed to generate the headlines she craved, perhaps because the world is more interested in pressing global issues than in Meghan's repetitive narratives.
Instead of learning from these experiences, Meghan and her team seem to double down on their approach, proving that they might be the only ones who haven't yet figured out the formula for success in the grand theater of Meghan Markle's media career. This latest act serves as yet another example of how high-stakes gambles frequently flop. It seems that every attempt to reposition her public image ends up as just another scene in a futile play. Perhaps, in time, Meghan will realize that a touch of humility and a lot more listening might finally help turn the tide in her favor.
