Prince Harry Details Meghan’s Struggle with Press, Camilla’s Controversial Advice
Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, sheds light on the difficulties Meghan Markle faced upon entering the royal spotlight. The book reveals that in 2017, after being thrust into the media frenzy surrounding their relationship, Meghan sought guidance from Camilla, the then-Duchess of Cornwall.
Harry describes his frustration with the relentless tabloid coverage and his attempts to persuade his father, King Charles (then Prince of Wales), to intervene. However, these efforts proved unsuccessful.
According to Harry, Camilla’s advice was twofold. Firstly, she downplayed the situation, suggesting it was a normal experience for royal newcomers and would eventually subside. She recounted her own experience as a past target of the media.
However, Harry interprets this as a dismissive comparison, implying that Meghan was simply taking his place as the “bad guy” in the tabloids’ narrative.
Secondly, and more controversially, Camilla proposed a drastic solution: for Harry to become Governor-General of Bermuda. She believed this would remove them from the center of the media storm. Harry expresses skepticism, perceiving this as a convenient way to sideline him and Meghan.
The book leaves the reasoning behind this drastic suggestion unclear. However, it does mention a historical precedent – discussions in the 1970s about Charles becoming Governor-General of Australia, which were ultimately rejected by Queen Elizabeth II due to his unmarried status.
Harry’s story shows how hard it was for Meghan to get used to being a prince and how she felt like her family wasn’t there for her. Additionally, it makes us wonder why Camilla gave such unusual advice.