Meghan Markle ‘Camilla’s Neglected Advice on How to Be a Royal and Treat Bad Media Headlines Before Her Marriage to Prince Harry’
- Meghan ignored Camilla’s advice about dealing with bad headlines in the media
- The Duchess of Cornwall has invited Meghan for a private lunch for her wedding
- Camilla described her experience with the press after the death of Princess Diana
- The Duchess of Sussex later said she was not supported by the Windsors
The Duchess of Sussex ignores advice from the Duchess of Cornwall on how to deal with bad headlines in the media, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
In an effort to help the 39-year-old adjust to Royal life, Camilla invited Meghan for a private lunch before her marriage to Prince Harry to describe how she was treated by the press after the death of Princess Diana. and how she had dealt with the pressure.
It is understood that she advised Meghan to focus on the positive of her new role in the Royal Family and ‘ride the storm’ of any negative press. Prince Charles offered the same advice to his son Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex ignores advice from the Duchess of Cornwall on how to deal with bad headlines in the media, The Mail on Sunday may reveal
However, Meghan later complained that she was not supported by the Windsors, and famously made an ITV documentary: ‘Not many people have asked if I am okay.’
A friend of Meghan’s said: ‘Meg was really grateful to Camilla who was very supportive and invited her to private lunches, especially around the time of her wedding.
‘She listened to them and understood that it is really difficult to join the Royal Family from an otherwise’ normal ‘life.
‘Much like Meghan, Camilla had experienced a lot of negative press and hostility from courtiers because of her relationship with Charles when he was still married to Diana.
“She was very sensitive to Meghan and gave her support, advised her to ride out the storm and that it would all go on – but in the end Meghan did not listen.”
Camilla, 73, was accused of breaking up Charles’ marriage and received widespread criticism after the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
Camilla has invited Meghan, 39, for a private lunch before her marriage to Prince Harry, talking about how the press treated her after the death of Princess Diana and how she dealt with the pressure
When the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2013, Camilla took Kate to lunch to offer similar help and advice.
A palace aide said: ‘The Duchess of Cornwall understands what it is like to emerge from a normal life and then land in the completely extraordinary world in which the Royal Family exists.
‘As a consequence, they try very hard to welcome people and help them find their feet, and have done so for many years.
‘Their conscious commitment to mentoring and mentoring is something they really try. This is true of many people, not just the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. ‘
Meghan apparently also felt let down by her sister-in-law, although sources say Kate Meghan offered help from her own staff and told her, ‘Feel free to call me, I’m here for you. ‘
Insiders claim that several meetings were held to ensure that Meghan had sufficient resources for the issues she wanted to promote, such as female empowerment.
The Cambridges also invited her to the Hurlingham Private Members’ Club in Fulham for her wedding to discuss her role in the Royal Foundation, the charity used for her philanthropic work.
Harry and Meghan left the Royal Foundation last summer to set up their own non-profit organization.
It was originally called Sussex Royal, but has since changed to Archewell.
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