# Meghan Markle and Princess Diana shared similar traits, says royal author 2026-08-10T04:41:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Royal author Simon Vigar, in his new biography 'The Four Wives of Windsor', has drawn comparisons between Meghan Markle and the late Princess Diana, saying the Duchess of Sussex had a natural ability to connect with people. Vigar told PEOPLE that Meghan, like Diana, was a divorcee and was older than Diana was at her death when she married Prince Harry in 2018. He said Meghan would have been a major asset to the working royal family but that 'egos on both sides got in the way'. Vigar pointed to Meghan's first public outing with Harry in Nottingham in 2017, where she won over the crowd, as evidence of her skills. He said the couple felt alone by 2019 and should have been transformative for the monarchy. Meghan turned 45 as her lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan' continues to air, and she and Harry visited King Charles III in July 2026 with their children, though they remain based in California. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, royal family, Simon Vigar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/meghan-markle-and-princess-diana-shared-similar-traits-says-royal-author/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/meghan-markle-and-princess-diana-shared-similar-traits-says-royal-author/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.