Meghan Markle schooled Harry marriage is not ‘gender issue’

Meghan Markle told Mindy Kaling on the latest episode of her podcast Archetypes that she did not appreciate being labelled ‘lucky’ just because Prince Harry ‘chose’ to marry her.

Speaking about Meghan’s comments, royal expert Dawn Neesom says: “Meghan managed to turn everything into victimhood, doesn’t she? I think this is less about misogyny and less about gender. And more about marrying an eligible person. Whether they are male or female.

“And I think when people keep saying to Meghan. ‘Oh, you are very lucky to be with him or be married to him’, they are not talking about because she is a spinster or she is a woman.

“I think [it is down to] the fact that Harry was one of the most eligible people on the planet – I mean he was a prince, he was very wealthy.

“I think this is less about the gender issue and more about the fact that she married a prince, basically. She is very lucky. Very few of us get to marry a prince; most of us marry frogs.” 

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Prince Harry body language shifts and mood swings in public appearances are being decoded by an expert. Judi James describes the Duke of Sussex’s “two visible body language states” that are influenced by the appearance of his wife Meghan Markle.

Harry is usually seen ‘relaxing’ and ‘using his old humour’ around his partner.

“His body language is subdued, and his techniques are way below his normal range. He seems to cling to his notes for security. Even running his thumb down them as though trying to keep his place. (Read more.)