Being a royal is no easy feat. While it may seem glamorous from the outside, there is a tremendous amount of responsibility and duty that comes with the position.
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According to long-time royal Princess Anne, being part of the family is very much a job rather than a celebrity lifestyle.
When Meghan Markle first joined the family by marrying Prince Harry, Princess Anne reportedly took her aside to offer some frank advice about what royal life would truly entail. As the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Princess Anne has been involved with the monarchy her entire life and understands the commitment it takes better than most.
In an interview, royal commentator Neil Sean shared what he had heard about the conversation between Anne and Meghan. Apparently, Anne wanted to make it clear that this wasn't just about showing up to events and having your picture taken. As working members of the royal family, there is an obligation to your people that has to come first. She emphasized the importance of thorough preparation and research for any engagements. But it's not enough to just learn about the charities and causes - you need to get hands on and fully immerse yourself in the work to make a real difference.
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According to Sean's source, Meghan struggled to connect with Anne's no-nonsense attitude. It seemed Meghan had visions of fame and celebrity that didn't align with the responsibilities of royal duty. Anne could see right away that Meghan's expectations wouldn't work within the monarchy. The spotlight and glamour she may have been used to in her previous career simply weren't part of the job description as a royal.
Sources say Anne also privately shared her concerns with Prince Harry before the wedding. As someone who has lived her whole life within the institution, she knew how difficult an adjustment it would be for an outsider like Meghan. Without taking the time to understand the expectations and traditions of the family, it was easy to predict Meghan could clash with the established way of doing things. Adjusting to a whole new role and lifestyle was always going to be challenging.
Now several years into their role as senior working royals, it seems Anne's predictions were right on target according to some. Meghan and Harry have openly cited struggles in adjusting to life within the royal family. But in a recent article, journalist Maureen Callahan offers a new perspective on the situation that puts their narrative into question.
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Callahan explores the possibility that the couple's perspective has been manipulated and exaggerated by Harry's own biographer - Omid Scobie. As someone who was given behind the scenes access, Scobie had influence and insight that could shape public opinion. Callahan suggests he may be intentionally stoking the flames of conflict between the Sussexes and the royal institution for his own ends.
This comes through in Scobie's relentless promotion of the allegations and grievances expressed by Harry and Meghan. But Callahan encourages readers to consider whether their grievances are being genuinely expressed, or if they are responding to outside influence and manipulation. She questions whether the public statements and actions taken by the Sussexes are truly their own authentic emotions surfacing, or if they have been strategically guided by Scobie's involvement.
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By reexamining Scobie's role and agenda, Callahan aim to shine a light on forces that may be distorting the narrative for their own gains. An objective reevaluation of the situation could reveal external manipulation at play rather than just inter-family disputes. There is no denying tensions exist within the royal family, but perhaps the situation has been deliberately exaggerated and fuels in a way that serves other motives besides just transparency.
In the end, only time will truly tell how the dynamics between the Sussexes and the royal institution continue to evolve. But Callahan's astute analysis adds an extra layer of complexity worth considering openly rather than just taking events at face value. There may be more influences shaping royal stories behind the scenes than first meet the eye.
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