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Meghan Markle: Media Scapegoat Amid National Identity Crisis

4/16/2026

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Meghan Markle faces intense negative media scrutiny, with five times more coverage than Kate Middleton in 2019.
Scapegoating is driven by media profit motives and reflects issues like Brexit anxiety and national identity.
Philosopher René Girard's theory explains that societies need scapegoats to unify.
The articles argue that Meghan Markle and Diana, Princess of Wales, are complex figures misrepresented by public sentiment and media narratives.

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Story summary

Meghan Markle faces intense negative media scrutiny, with five times more coverage than Kate Middleton in 2019.
Scapegoating is driven by media profit motives and reflects issues like Brexit anxiety and national identity.
Philosopher René Girard's theory explains that societies need scapegoats to unify.
The articles argue that Meghan Markle and Diana, Princess of Wales, are complex figures misrepresented by public sentiment and media narratives.