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Meghan Markle and Princess Diana shared similar traits, says royal author
Meghan Markle and Princess Diana shared similar traits, says royal author
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The royal biography genre thrives on drawing flattering parallels to Princess Diana, but the real story is less about likeness and more about a fundamental clash. Meghan Markle expected total PR control, which is impossible inside an institution built on deference and duty. The 'shame' narrative ignores that both sides chose estrangement. The question is not whether she could have been a star, she clearly had the talent, but whether any working royal, or any spouse, can demand the spotlight on their own terms.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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