SiriusXM Hits 1 recently delivered a piece of commentary that could only be described as pure comedic gold: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are being hailed as America's closest equivalents to royalty.
This comparison sparks curiosity about how Meghan Markle might be handling this newfound reality. One could imagine her shedding a single, dramatic tear as she realizes that her royal aspirations may have been sidelined by a country that prides itself on being self-made. In America, royalty isn't about birthright or inherited titles, like the Kennedys or the rising stars like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. American royalty is forged through hard work, talent, and perseverance, not through random privilege.
This isn't Downton Abbey, after all; this is the land of freedom and independence, where they celebrate their break from monarchy every July 4th with fireworks and barbecues. It seems Meghan and Harry may have missed that memo.
The beauty of American celebrity royalty is that it's constantly evolving and, often, incredibly superficial. In one era, it was Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson; now, it’s Taylor Swift. Each celebrity gets their moment on the throne, only to be replaced by the next captivating figure. Sorry, Meghan, but it seems you haven’t quite made the cut. If anything, you’re more like a modern-day Charro, famous for marrying into wealth but lacking the substance to back it up. At least Charro had the talent to play the guitar, after all.
Speaking of royalty, did you catch the incident where Harry and Meghan reportedly requested a police escort for a show in London? Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, who has faced legitimate threats to her safety, had proper security provided without a hitch. Harry’s so-called “threats” seem more like a product of his imagination than actual danger. When it comes to the idea of American royalty, it's typically reserved for political families and old money—the Kennedys being the prime example. No foreign royal, no matter their lineage, can claim such a title in the U.S. If Meghan's grand plan was to climb that ladder, she might be barking up the wrong tree.
Sources suggest Meghan was left feeling snubbed after Taylor Swift teamed up with Prince William during the London stop of her Eras Tour. Imagine how Meghan must have felt, especially after reportedly sending Taylor a handwritten letter, inviting her to be a guest on her podcast—a request that was swiftly declined. Meghan has already endured her fair share of public slights, but this one likely stings like no other. In a bid to save face, she made a public appearance at one of Taylor’s concerts, trying to bask in Swift's reflected stardom. But it seems clear: Taylor has picked her side, and it’s not "Team Sussex." GB News commentator Dan Wootton even pointed out that we’re witnessing Taylor aligning herself with "Team Wales."
In a stark contrast, images emerged of Meghan and Harry at a Beyoncé concert, where Harry appeared as if he'd rather be anywhere else, while Prince William was spotted enjoying Taylor Swift’s performance with visible enthusiasm. This contrast—the joy on William’s face versus the glum expression of Harry—is hard to ignore.
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be America’s current "royalty," their version of nobility is fleeting, entertaining, and open to mockery. As for Meghan Markle, she may need to reconsider her ambitions of becoming royalty in a country that celebrates self-made success. So far, it appears she's not quite living up to the American royal status she may have envisioned for herself.
