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Graydon Carter: Meghan Markle 'Adrift on Reality' Amid Royals

3/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Graydon Carter, the former Vanity Fair editor, called Meghan Markle "adrift on reality" during her 2017 cover interview. He noted her shock that the spotlight was on her romance with Prince Harry instead of her charitable efforts. This revelation sparked worries within the royal family, as it clashed with established protocols about public statements before official engagements.

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Historical Context

Graydon Carter's 2017 comments about Meghan Markle highlighted her struggle with royal expectations, reminiscent of Princess Diana's similar experiences. Both women faced intense media scrutiny and felt constrained by royal protocols. Diana's candidness about her struggles paved the way for Markle's more modern challenges, reflecting ongoing tensions between personal identity and royal duty in the British monarchy.

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Story summary

Graydon Carter, the former Vanity Fair editor, called Meghan Markle "adrift on reality" during her 2017 cover interview. He noted her shock that the spotlight was on her romance with Prince Harry instead of her charitable efforts. This revelation sparked worries within the royal family, as it clashed with established protocols about public statements before official engagements.

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