While Meghan Markle makes headlines for her charity work, not everyone is convinced of her intentions.
Royal experts have suggested why the Duchess of Sussex’s efforts often face skepticism. According to royal historian Tessa Dunlop, Meghan’s experience as an actress makes people wonder if her efforts are really about helping others or building her personal brand.
she said the independent that “it is this hybrid identity that trips up Duchess Meghan’s efforts at altruism. First, she is an actress, a respectfully ambitious woman who managed to make it on her own in a difficult industry. That primary image is now tempered by a seemingly broader picture. ‘royal’ desire to be seen as something bigger, deeper: a philanthropic influencer, a community actor and it serves no purpose.”
Tessa suggested that Prince Harry’s projects are widely praised, such as the Invictus Games, probably because he was born and raised in the royal sphere, saying: “The tedious Prince Harry could probably get away with a back-slapping existence.” as a modern equivalent of the Duke.” of Windsor, on the basis that once a prince, always a prince.
“But Meghan is a tougher sell. She married a royal, but rejected the life that came with it, much of which is based on funded philanthropy, and chose to keep the title of duchess and do what “As unfair as it may seem, there will always be a lingering suspicion that Meghan’s ultimate goal is not the philanthropic mission, but the Sussex brand,” he added.