Harry and Meghan's Silence: The Trump Factor
The Royal Ruckus: Meghan and Harry's Descent into Desperation
It's a royal week like no other, with President Trump, First Lady Melania, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, all descending upon the UK for a historic state visit. But amidst the pomp and circumstance, there's one couple who's decidedly MIA: Meghan and Harry.
So, what's behind their sudden silence? Could it be that they're finally exhibiting some semblance of good manners? Ha! Don't be fooled. It's not because they've been humbled by their past antics or recognize the unique role they could have played as American royalty. Nope. They're just playing it cool – for now.
As we all know, Meghan is a force to be reckoned with. She's got an army of PR spin doctors, a bank account overflowing with cash, and a keen sense of self-preservation. So, what's driving her decision to keep a low profile? Fear not, dear readers; I've got the tea.
Meghan's Netflix show, With Love, Meghan (Season 2), was a resounding flop – or should I say, a series of grueling failures that left critics gasping for air. "Sour as the first" was The Hollywood Reporter's verdict, while The Independent likened it to being "gaslit by a multimillionaire." Ouch! But don't worry; Meghan and Harry are masters at spinning their own narrative.
The show's poor reception might have something to do with Meghan's decision to scale back her deal with Netflix. It seems the Sussexes' golden goose has finally lost its luster. And if that weren't enough, she was a no-show at the Emmy awards and New York Fashion Week – events where one would expect the Duchess of Sussex to be queen for a day.
But what about Harry? He's been keeping busy, all right – with his usual brand of drama and attention-seeking. His latest escapade involved a hastily arranged meeting with King Charles, which lasted a whopping 54 minutes. That's an 11,000-mile journey for less than an hour of face time! Talk about a waste of taxpayer dollars.
But the real kicker is that Harry has been mouthing off again – this time to The Guardian. When asked if he regretted anything about his memoir Spare, which spilled royal secrets and betrayed his family, he said no. His conscience is clear? Give me a break!
Meghan must be seething behind the scenes, especially after Harry's ill-advised interview. It's almost as if she's trying to keep him in check – like a puppeteer controlling her strings. After all, what do they have to offer other than their connection to the British Royal Family? Their Netflix deal is drying up, and their reputation is in tatters.
And then there was President Trump's thinly veiled insult at the state banquet, calling Harry "remarkable" – but also a bit of a loser. Brutal, indeed! But hey, at least Meghan has found a new friend: Donald Trump himself offered to guide them in business better than anyone else could. Talk about a twist!
It seems the writing is on the wall for this royal couple. They're running out of options – and fast. Their Netflix deal is tanking, their reputation is in shambles, and they've got nothing left but each other's company. As one can't help but wonder: What's next for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
Will they finally get a taste of reality, or will they continue to live in their own little bubble? Only time (and The Scholarly Note) will tell.
Sources:
- The Hollywood Reporter
- The Independent
- The Telegraph
- The Guardian
- The Times of London