Meghan's Master Plan: Controlling Her Royal Narrative
THE DUCHESS OF DECEPTION: How Meghan Markle Manipulated Her Way to the Top
In a shocking exposé, Tom Bower's bestselling book "Revenge" reveals that Meghan Markle's fairytale-like rise to royalty was not as chance-driven as it seemed. In fact, sources close to the Palace claim that the Duchess of Sussex meticulously planned every step of her relationship with Prince Harry, leaving nothing to chance.
Bower asserts that beyond Meghan's charming smile and empathetic demeanor lay a woman who craved control over every aspect of her life. When she met Prince Harry in 2016, Meghan knew exactly what she wanted: to be the star of the show. And she was willing to do whatever it took to make it happen.
In late September 2016, Meghan decided that her acting career needed an "adjustment." She began deleting all references to her work on "Deal or No Deal" and her modeling gigs from her Wikipedia page. The section on "humanitarian work" was hastily inserted, highlighting her speech at a UN women's event in New York as one of her notable achievements.
Just two weeks later, Meghan sent an email to her agent, Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne, announcing the end of her acting and commercial career. The timing couldn't be more convenient: it allowed Meghan to reinvent herself as a humanitarian icon, just in time for her relationship with Prince Harry to go public.
The couple's Halloween birthday party in Toronto, where they were spotted with Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend, marked the turning point. Bower claims that Meghan had carefully planned this event, using social media to "out" their relationship to the world. And it worked: a week later, journalist Camilla Tominey broke the story of the royal romance.
The Palace confirmed that Meghan's plan was not an accident. In fact, they called it "the Greatest Story since the Abdication." The reaction was explosive: 100,000 new followers flocked to Meghan's Instagram account, and journalists went into a frenzy trying to get a glimpse of her style.
But as we all know, nothing lasts forever – especially not when you're part of the Royal Family. According to royal author Tom Quinn, Meghan soon found herself constrained by the institution she had once manipulated with such ease.
Quinn claims that Meghan tried to carve out an independent career as a working royal, but her desire to "outshine" every other member of the family – including the late Queen Elizabeth II – created panic at Buckingham Palace. The author writes: "Meghan wanted to do her own thing... which is fair enough if you're not part of a tightly controlled institution."
Quinn's insider sources reveal that Meghan struggled to understand the unwritten rules of royal life, where one must prioritize tradition and duty over personal ambitions. One former Courtier for Elizabeth said: "Elizabeth always had to be the centre and focus of everything the Royal Family did, and I don't think Meghan understood why that had to make her do things she didn't want to do."
This tension boiled over during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's tour of southern Africa in 2019. In a candid interview with ITV journalist Tom Bradby, Meghan opened up about the pressures of royal life as a new mother and wife. While some praised her for being honest, others saw it as a PR disaster.
Quinn notes that Meghan "undoubtedly felt constrained" by the Royal Family and wanted to do "her own thing." Just a few months later, Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step down as working royals – an unprecedented move that would give them the freedom to control their narrative and, some might argue, monetize their royal titles.
According to royal author Valentine Low, it was Meghan's desire to earn money from her royal connections that led to "Megxit." In his book "Courtiers," Low reveals that multiple scenarios were explored to find a middle ground between the Sussexes' demands and the Royal Family's expectations. But one condition remained: Harry and Meghan must adhere to the traditional rules of royal behavior, eschewing any actions that could be seen as self-serving.
The question on everyone's mind is: what will Meghan do next? With her solo business projects and media ventures in full swing, it seems clear that she's focused on building a brand – one that's worth millions. And if the rumors are true, her net worth will only continue to soar once she launches the next season of "With Love, Meghan" next week.
In conclusion, while Meghan Markle's fairy tale might have seemed magical at first glance, it was actually a carefully constructed narrative – one that revealed her true nature as a cunning and ambitious woman who would stop at nothing to get what she wants.
