Prince Harry, once a man who had the world at his feet, now finds himself reduced to sending irate text messages, demanding explanations from those who fail to bow before the Duchess of Delusion.
The latest episode in this ongoing saga unfolded after Dr. Sophie Shandanda, a woman of genuine substance, refused to play public relations cleanup for Meghan Markle following yet another awkward display of entitlement. The incident in question took place at a polo charity event in April 2024, an occasion that should have been straightforward but instead escalated into a spectacle of Shakespearean proportions.
Meghan Markle arrived flanked by her close friend Serena Williams and, of course, the ever-present Netflix cameras—because any event she attends must double as a production opportunity. Despite not being scheduled to appear, Meghan imposed herself on the proceedings, as consequences simply do not apply to her. In a particularly audacious moment, she physically maneuvered Dr. Shandanda aside to ensure her own visibility, making it clear that philanthropy, in her world, is merely a backdrop for a well-lit camera angle.
Her unannounced appearance resulted in a chaotic, cluttered stage and an awkward trophy presentation, leaving an international audience once again wondering why she was even there. Dr. Shandanda, the chair of Centba, had the audacity—the unthinkable gall—to refuse to issue a statement pretending all was well. This refusal was apparently too much for Prince Harry, who, ever the valiant knight of Montecito, leaped into action via text message. His demand? An explanation for why Dr. Shandanda would not gaslight the public into believing that Meghan’s behavior had been appropriate, why she would not pretend footage of Meghan’s physical interference did not exist, and why she chose to prioritize the integrity of a children’s charity over the insatiable PR needs of a couple who have turned self-victimization into a lucrative brand.
Dr. Shandanda, a woman of intelligence and grace, refused to comply. No statement. No public defense of Meghan’s antics. And just like that, Harry threw another royal tantrum, eventually resigning from the very charity he once professed to care about deeply. Reports have since emerged revealing that Harry personally bullied Dr. Shandanda, sending messages described as imperious and unpleasant in tone. He repeatedly pressured her to issue a statement in Meghan’s favor, even after she had made it clear she would not. When she stood her ground, Harry’s behavior escalated to outright harassment, leaving Dr. Shandanda feeling deeply upset and intimidated. Ironically, he resorted to the very same aggressive tactics he and Meghan have so often accused others of using against them.
Harry’s downward spiral continues, alienating every reputable person and organization that once took him seriously. Once a respected royal, he now finds his credibility as questionable as a tabloid horoscope. The man who monetized his own family’s pain, who threw his grandmother, father, and brother under the bus for financial gain, now stands alone, with no one willing to clean up the messes he creates. Rather than engaging in self-reflection, he lashes out at women like Dr. Shandanda, demanding explanations when, in reality, the only explanation needed is for his own behavior.
But as they say, karma is patient. While Harry and Meghan scramble to maintain their relevance, true leaders—people like Dr. Shandanda—continue to shine simply by standing in their authenticity. Meghan may have spent years insisting that she gives others a voice, but Dr. Shandanda never needed Meghan’s permission to be heard. She had a voice all along, and now, she is using it.
