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Meghan Markle Faces Backlash Over 'Self-Important' Interview

11/21/2025

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Meghan Markle's Harper’s Bazaar interview drew criticism for a house manager announcing her title in private, seen as self-importance and a deviation from royal protocol.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams called the actions theatrical and out of touch, noting titles hold little significance in America.
The backlash suggests Markle is shaping her narrative in a way that feels awkward and overly curated, raising questions about her public image and intentions.

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Meghan Markle's Harper’s Bazaar interview drew criticism for a house manager announcing her title in private, seen as self-importance and a deviation from royal protocol.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams called the actions theatrical and out of touch, noting titles hold little significance in America.
The backlash suggests Markle is shaping her narrative in a way that feels awkward and overly curated, raising questions about her public image and intentions.