Meghan Markle's British Vogue Promo Clip Draws Palace Criticism

Meghan Markle's appearance in a promotional video for British Vogue's 2019 "Forces for Change" edition, where she donned party hats and chatted casually with former Vogue editor Edward Enninful, reportedly caused discomfort within the British royal family, despite the overall project being well-received. Royal commentators noted that while the magazine piece was powerful, the informal tone of the video was viewed as "cringemaking" and somewhat silly, leading palace insiders to react negatively. Meghan has since pursued her career as a businesswoman through her lifestyle brand As Ever and her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, emphasizing her desire to be recognized for her own professional success beyond her royal connections. Separately, a viral clip from Meghan and Prince Harry's 2018 wedding showing Meghan bowing or nodding to Princess Charlotte reignited public interest, tied to ongoing media narratives about tensions between Meghan and Kate Middleton. Meghan has also addressed public criticism about Prince Harry's changes after their relationship began, explaining on their Netflix show that people often blame the partner seen as the cause of change, though Harry was already on his own path. These insights collectively highlight Meghan's evolving public role and the mixed royal and media responses to her endeavors.