Meghan Markle’s latest blunder is reportedly costing her a heavy price, according to some royal insiders. The Duchess of Sussex recently delighted fans with stunning appearances at Paris Fashion Week, captivating the fashion world by sitting front row at the Balenciaga show in an elegant all-white outfit and later turning heads in a sleek, silky backless black dress.
Meghan Markle’s Paris Fashion Week Coup: A Statement Of Intent
Markle successfully captured international headlines, but she truly took over the internet with a video shared on her official Instagram page.
The behind-the-scenes footage showed her getting ready, enjoying the views of the Eiffel Tower and other historical buildings from her five-star Parisian hotel room.
She was seen being pampered by top hair and makeup artists, savoring a delicate French breakfast and receiving a bouquet from the Balenciaga team, and eventually enjoying a fun-filled limousine ride through the streets of Paris.
Unfortunately, the video included a brief shot of an area located near the tunnel where Princess Diana tragically lost her life.
This created a significant amount of immediate backlash for Meghan Markle, with many taking to social media to criticize the video as insensitive and tasteless. Critics argued it showed a complete lack of respect for both Prince Harry and Prince William.
The Sensitivity Of The ‘Honest Mistake’ Horrifies Prince Harry
While Prince Harry and Prince William have not directly responded, sources told Yahoo that the Prince of Wales was left “beyond words” by the incident. Another royal expert told The Mirror that they believe it is certain that neither brother was impressed by the “ill-judged and self-centered mistake.”
This video has reportedly put Prince Harry in a very delicate and tough situation. He has been trying his best to make amends with the Royal Family — even meeting with his father, King Charles III, for tea last month in an effort to reconnect — and now has to shield and protect his wife from repercussions from a Royal Family who are certainly disturbed by her error.
The expert went on to explain that he does not believe Meghan Markle can afford to make any mistakes, especially one so painful for the family.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said: “I suspect Harry will be horrified and extremely angry, because the video links to the most traumatic period of his life. He would be aghast, because even though it wasn’t intentional, it was a very bad mistake.”
He added: “Meghan simply cannot afford to behave like that, because of who she is and the fact that she has made herself into a brand. Her airily filming part of Paris, while it wasn’t intended to offend anybody and was clearly a mistake, was grossly insensitive, and these mistakes hold weight.”
The royal journalist went on to say: “He is unable to shield Meghan from the repercussions of her mistake; it cannot be undone. If the average person filmed a video like that, it wouldn’t matter. But every single thing Meghan does is scrutinised, by friend or foe.”
Blunder Threatens Harry’s Efforts To Heal Royal Rift
BBC’s Jenny Bond explained that Markle had definitely achieved her goal; she was greeted by top celebrities, and it presented a great commercial opportunity for her to showcase that she is still the fashion icon who captivates the world. However, the video created a snag, leaving Prince Harry upset, even if he believes the mistake was not intentional.
She said: “You can see from the interest in her at the show, including a greeting from Anna Wintour, that the fashion world values Meghan. And she is likely to become more interested in the fashion world with all the collaborations and commercial opportunities it can offer. And that’s fine. She’s a pretty woman and is now free to do as she pleases.”
She went on to say: “The video would have been the last thing Meghan meant to do. She could have thought about it harder, but, like so many people these days, it’s all about sharing your life instantly without considering the implications.”
The Video Misstep: Another Spark To The Lingering Feud
Experts have concluded that while Meghan Markle certainly dominated headlines and marked a significant return to the spotlight with her high-profile appearances in Europe, the insensitive video is yet another blunder that will likely prolong the feud with the Royal Family, jeopardizing Prince Harry’s attempts at reconciliation with his father and brother.
Meghan Markle Stands Firm Against Criticism After Viral Video
Meghan Markle has addressed the many people who criticized and attempted to punish her for the video, with an insider saying that she has acknowledged it as an honest mistake from which she has decided to learn and, most importantly, move on.
Markle is hoping that she will be awarded the same grace and mercy that was given to royals including Kate Middleton for the Mother’s Day picture snafu, making her position clear she has gone on full damage control by stepping out in New York over the weekend because she is not hiding and her light will not be dimmed because of a faute d’inattention (slip in attentiveness); Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, attended the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala where she was honored, and she also took part in the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival in New York, all while in high spirits, dressed to perfection, and even having a private lunch with their friend, Serena Williams, while in the city.
Some see it as a double standard if Princess Kate can be forgiven for her honest mistake, so can Meghan Markle.
Others say no mercy for Markle after her past transgressions towards the royals.
