The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have been filled with drama and intrigue, but one of the most explosive storylines has nothing to do with the sporting events.
During BBC's coverage of the games, former Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington made some shocking allegations about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. In an interview, Adlington claimed that Meghan has a history of infidelity and often flirts with other men, even when she is in a committed relationship. "Meghan just can't help herself," Adlington said. "She's always looking around the room, batting her eyelashes, and trying to attract attention from every man in sight. It's embarrassing, really."
Adlington, who won two gold medals for Great Britain in swimming, went on to claim that Meghan's wandering eye is the root cause of the failure of her previous marriages and relationships. "Meghan has never been able to stay faithful," Adlington alleged. "That's why her first two marriages ended in divorce. She just can't resist the temptation to cheat."
The retired athlete further alleged that Meghan's inability to be loyal has now caused major problems in her marriage to Prince Harry. "I have it on good authority that Harry has discovered Meghan's past infidelities, and it's really shaken him," Adlington claimed. "They've been fighting a lot, and there's a lot of tension and mistrust in their relationship now because of Meghan's cheating." Adlington said she feels compelled to speak out because she believes the public deserves to know the truth about Meghan's past. "Meghan has cultivated this image of herself as a perfect, principled woman, but the reality is very different," she stated. "She's manipulative and untrustworthy, and I think people need to be aware of that."
The bombshell allegations have sent shockwaves through the royal family and the media. Buckingham Palace has not yet issued a statement in response to Adlington's claims, but royal commentators have been quick to weigh in. "If what Rebecca Adlington is saying is true, it would be a massive bombshell," said royal expert Lady Victoria Hervey. "It would completely undermine Meghan's carefully crafted public persona and the narrative she's tried to promote about her relationships." Hervey went on to say that Adlington's claims, if verified, could have serious consequences for Meghan and Harry's marriage. "Harry has always seemed so devoted to Meghan, but finding out about her history of infidelity would be absolutely devastating for him," Hervey speculated. "It could potentially even lead to the collapse of their marriage."
Other commentators have been more skeptical, noting Adlington's relative lack of direct contact with the royal family. "Rebecca Adlington is an Olympian, not an insider with intimate knowledge of the Sussexes' relationship," said royal correspondent Trisha Thompson. "So while her allegations are certainly dramatic, I think we have to take them with a grain of salt until more evidence emerges." Thompson added that Meghan has faced a steady stream of controversy and negative press coverage since marrying into the royal family, much of which has been dismissed as unfounded rumor and speculation. "Meghan has been the target of a lot of unsubstantiated gossip over the years," Thompson said. "So I would caution against jumping to conclusions based on one person's purported claims."
For her part, Meghan has not yet addressed Adlington's accusations directly. A spokesperson for the Duchess said she would not be commenting on private matters at this time. Royal sources have reportedly indicated that Meghan and Harry are deeply disturbed by the allegations and are considering taking legal action against Adlington and the BBC. Whether Adlington's claims ultimately hold up to scrutiny remains to be seen, but the fallout from her explosive interview is sure to continue dominating headlines in the weeks and months to come. The saga has once again put the spotlight on the tumultuous relationship between Meghan and the media, as well as the intense public fascination with the inner workings of the royal family. One thing is certain: the drama surrounding Meghan Markle shows no signs of abating anytime soon.
