Meghan Markle's Polo Puzzles: Starring Role or Stage Faux Pas?
The Royal Rebel: Meghan Markle's Stage Struggles Exposed
In a shocking twist, it seems that former actress turned royal, Meghan Markle, is not as comfortable in the spotlight as she thought. Despite her successful seven-season run as Rachel Zane in the hit US legal drama Suits, Meghan has been spotted struggling to navigate the nuances of presenting on stage beside her husband, Prince Harry.
A recent analysis of two separate polo events by body language expert Judi James has revealed a pattern of behavior that suggests Meghan's desire for control and attention can sometimes clash with the needs of others. According to James, Meghan's "small polite bounce or little hop into place" when directed to take her rightful place on stage is a clear indication of her willingness to follow direction – but only up to a point.
The first cringe-worthy moment occurred in May 2022 at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, where Meghan was presenting Prince Harry and his polo team, Los Padres, with a trophy after their big win. The prize-giving ceremony had clearly not been rehearsed, and Meghan found herself awkwardly positioned between her husband and one of his teenage teammates as they struggled to lift the heavy cup over her head for a photo.
"It's like she wants to be the star of the stage and the star in life," Thomas Markle, Meghan's estranged father, revealed in an interview. And it seems that this desire has been evident since childhood, when Meghan would often take center stage in school performances and express a deep-seated ambition to become a film actress.
As James pointed out, "She does seem to remain in some form of 'control' mode though, gesturing Harry forward to pick up the cup and tapping the player next to her on the arm to apparently alert him too." This behavior suggests that Meghan's natural tendency is to take charge – even if it means pushing others aside.
The second incident occurred two years later at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Florida. This time, Meghan was caught on camera trying to direct the charity's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, into a specific spot on stage – despite having confirmed earlier that she would not be attending the event. The result was a chaotic and awkward pose setup that left everyone involved looking like they were scrambling for position.
As James concluded, "A lot depends on whether the viewer likes Meghan or not and whether she was seen by the others as having the 'right' to be up there directing the pose or not." It's clear that Meghan's behavior has been rubbing people the wrong way – especially Dr Chandauka, who recently called out Meghan for causing "disruption" at the event and bringing her famous friend Serena Williams along without warning.
In a bombshell interview with Sky News, Dr Chandauka revealed that she had been asked to issue a statement in support of Meghan after the incident – but refused, citing concerns about being seen as an extension of the Sussexes' brand. This has sparked a heated debate about the power dynamics at play within the royal family and the boundaries between personal and public life.
So what does this mean for Meghan's future on stage? Will she continue to struggle with her desire for control and attention, or will she learn to adapt to the changing demands of royal life? Only time will tell – but one thing is certain: we'll be watching with bated breath as this drama continues to unfold.
Sources:
- Judi James, body language expert
- Thomas Markle, Meghan's estranged father
- Dr Sophie Chandauka, charity chair and recent critic of Meghan's behavior
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