How Meghan considers herself the next Princess Di is explained

Few people in the worlds of royalty and fame have captured the public’s imagination as much as Princess Diana and Meghan Markle. Now, a royal expert has...

 

Few people in the worlds of royalty and fame have captured the public’s imagination as much as Princess Diana and Meghan Markle. Now, a royal expert has said what they think about Markle’s mood.

 

Most people have been very interested in Meghan Markle ever since she started dating Prince Harry. People have said she looks a lot like Princess Diana and that she will never be as good as her late mother-in-law.

Princess Diana was a compassionate role model who broke royal tradition. She left behind a body of humanitarian work and personal weakness that changed the British monarchy.

 
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) during a trip to Canada, May 1986. (Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images)

Markle, the American actress who became Duchess of Sussex, has made her own way, going against the grain and facing a lot of scrutiny while navigating her role within the same institution.

Markle, who is 42 years old, started a new business recently when she launched her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. This move, which was full of ambition and personal expression, has started new conversations about her relationship to Diana’s legacy. Royal experts have shared their thoughts, and people have had a range of reactions.

Markle’s latest move in building a life that combines public influence with private business goals is opening American Riviera Orchard.

The brand, which will sell a variety of home goods, shows that she wants to leave a legacy that goes beyond her royal title.

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) sitting on a step at her home, Highgrove House, in Doughton, Gloucestershire, 18th July 1986. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

The launch of the brand happened at the same time as The Diana Award ceremony, which royal expert Tom Quinn says is not a coincidence.

Quinn says that Markle sees herself as “Diana’s heir,” a woman who, like her late mother-in-law, faces the attention of the media but wants to use her position to help herself and others.

But this connection to Diana’s legacy has caused a lot of discussion. Some see it as a respectful nod to the past, while others say it’s just a way to make money off of royal ties.

Britain’s Duchess of Sussex Meghan, hold her baby son Archie as she and the husband meet with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah at the Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town on September 25, 2019. The British royal couple are on a 10-day tour of southern Africa — their first official visit as a family since their son Archie was born in May. (Photo by HENK KRUGER / POOL / AFP) (Photo by HENK KRUGER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

People have always thought that Markle and Princess Diana were a lot alike. Prince Harry has often talked about how the two most important women in his life are a lot alike.

In their Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan,” Harry talked a lot about Markle’s kindness, compassion, and warmth, all of which he feels are very similar to his mother’s.

This comparison goes beyond personality traits and includes how they both feel about being watched by the media and how they want to use their public platforms to advocate for change and make a difference.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 10: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as the Royal family attend events to mark the Centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

In a clip from the documentary, Prince Harry talked about a time when he and Meghan were staying at Buckingham Palace after a royal event.

Even though most of the royal family was there, including his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Markle was the one who made the front page.

A lot of royal fans said Markle was trying to steal the show from other royals, but Prince Harry made it clear that the media, not the royals, decide who goes on the front page.

But this link to Diana’s legacy is like a double-edged sword: it can be both an inspiration and a source of conflict within and outside the royal family.

Princess Diana (1961 – 1997) arriving at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in a gown by Christina Stambolian, June 1994. (Photo by Jayne Fincher/Getty Images)

Some people say that Markle’s business decisions, especially the timing of the launch of her brand, are an attempt to make her look like Diana, who will always be an important figure in history.

From this point of view, it seems like it’s hard to balance personal goals with how the public sees them, and every choice is closely examined to make sure it’s real and follows royal traditions.

Fans, on the other hand, see Markle’s actions as carrying on Diana’s legacy and a way to honor her memory by showing the same sense of independence and social responsibility.

So, the launch of American Riviera Orchard is more than just the start of a new brand. Markle’s statement of who she is and what she wants to do, as well as how she wants to be seen and remembered.

Markle is making a way for her work to be both personally satisfying and helpful to others by connecting her business ventures with Diana’s legacy.

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 16: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex greets Yuliia ‘Taira’ Paievska during the Swimming Medals Ceremony during day seven of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 on September 16, 2023 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)

But the path she takes is full of expectations and comparisons, and everyone sees her every move through the lens of her late mother-in-law’s shadow.

As Markle works to build her brand and become known to the public, people will likely keep talking about how she is connected to Princess Diana’s legacy.

Starting a business comes at the same time that Markle makes her mark on the new website for herself and her husband. We had already told you that the two of them made a new website where Markle changed her public name.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launched their new website, they changed the URL from “Sussex Royal” to “Sussex.” They still use their titles even though they aren’t doing any official royal duties. The website has a section where people can learn more about their work and personal lives.

Notably, Meghan’s page only uses her first name when introducing her, not her family name. This decision is in line with how the British Royal Family is usually addressed, which is by their first names and titles.

The story Meghan tells on the website about her childhood paints a picture of her rise from a young girl from South California to the famous person she is now. The page also talked about her support for women’s rights, mental health, equal pay for men and women, and family care.

As a well-known figure on the world stage, Meghan’s influence and popularity are also shown by her inclusion in several world rankings.

Meghan and Harry have started a new life away from being important members of the British Royal Family. They now live in California as parents to two children.

Their American children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, whose names show how they are still connected to Harry’s family history, are very important to them.

After moving, the couple started the Archewell Foundation and the podcast “Archetypes.” These projects show how committed they are to public service and conversation.

The official website for the Royal Family has information about Meghan, but it doesn’t say much about her activities and causes.

The statement says that she and her husband have stepped down as senior members and that “The Duchess will continue to support various charitable causes and organizations that align with her longstanding interests, including the arts, education access, women’s support, and animal welfare.”

Because King Charles was recently told he has cancer, Prince Harry went back to London to be with his father. But Meghan Markle chose to stay in the United States during this time.

The reasons Meghan chose to stay in the United States were given by Grant Harrold, who used to be the King’s butler. These reasons have not been confirmed.

“Meghan decided it was best to stay home with the kids, and she may think Harry needs to do this by himself,” he said. “That’s his dad.” She knows about the close relationship and probably told him to come over.