Meghan Markle must be seething within the confines of her Montecito mansion as Princess Beatrice and her glamorous friends from London's elite circles bask in the limelight at a lavish high-society event.
One wonders if Meghan somehow missed the memo on royal hierarchy and prestigious gatherings or if she is simply putting on her best "gracious face" for the cameras. Princess Beatrice made a stunning entrance at not one but two high-profile gatherings in London, proving that she is no stranger to the spotlight—especially now that she is expecting her second child.
The princess, radiant in a chic black gown with a trio of elegant bows adorning her dress from the neckline to the waist, captivated onlookers. Her ensemble at Mayfair hotspot G left no doubt that she has mastered the art of regal fashion. Rubbing shoulders with the crème de la crème of the fashion world, including Nicky Hilton and acclaimed Australian designer Rebecca Vallance, Beatrice effortlessly mingled with the elite.
After the initial party, Beatrice moved on to an even more exclusive affair hosted by Estée Lauder and Howard, where she dined with none other than Princess Diana's glamorous nieces, Lady Kitty Spencer and her twin sisters, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza. The trio brought their own unique style to the event, with Lady Kitty standing out in a little black dress that featured a bold neckline and a dazzling diamond necklace that would make anyone envious. Meanwhile, her sisters showcased their own fashion prowess: Lady Amelia turned heads in a playful polka-dot dress, while Lady Eliza dazzled in a shimmering red gown.
And as these royals basked in the limelight, one can only imagine Meghan scrolling through social media from across the Atlantic, perhaps feeling a pang of jealousy as she watched Beatrice and her stylish friends capture the headlines. It's almost like a real-life version of The Hunger Games within the royal circle, with Meghan vying for attention. Known for her efforts to reclaim her narrative, Meghan’s past hints of title envy resurface, reminding many of the whispers that she once questioned why she couldn’t hold the title of "princess" instead of "duchess" during a train ride with the late Queen. It was as if she had been plotting a royal comeback while gazing out the window, reflecting on the hierarchy she so aspired to climb.
Titles are clearly a sensitive point for Meghan, whose aspiration for royal status seems to extend beyond being the Duchess of Sussex. She once suggested she should be granted the title of princess, as if her role as a duchess wasn’t prestigious enough. But in the backdrop of Beatrice’s pregnancy announcement, which has made waves in royal circles, Meghan might be rifling through her own archive of baby bump photos, searching for a way to regain the spotlight that now shines brightly on Beatrice.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been grappling with the complexities of royal titles and their implications. It's a contrast that must be particularly irksome for Meghan, who now watches as the likes of HRH Princess Anne, HRH the Princess of Wales, HRH Princess Charlotte, and HRH Princess Beatrice embrace their roles with pride. Meghan, having lost her HRH status in the aftermath of "Megxit," remains simply the Duchess of Sussex. While she could technically refer to herself as "Princess Henry," given her husband's official title, this gesture would be more symbolic than substantive and unlikely to be well-received within royal circles.
Adding to her frustration is the reality that her children have been granted royal titles, yet she remains "just a duchess." Detached from the inner sanctum of the royal family, Meghan may have entertained hopes of being elevated when titles were being distributed generously, as when Prince Edward became Duke of Edinburgh. However, such a promotion remains out of reach, especially as Beatrice, now the focal point of media attention, celebrates her growing family and enjoys her glittering social life.
For Meghan, who remains distanced from the true core of the royal clan, Beatrice’s joyful news and glamorous outings might only heighten her sense of being othered—perpetually separated from the monarchy she once hoped to integrate into fully.
