Meghan Markle became a member of the Royal Family when she married Prince Harry in 2018. The couple quickly became two of the most popular members of the clan. But, just two years into their marriage, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to withdraw from their senior royal roles.
Even though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle explained the reasons for their withdrawal in a statement, there were still a lot of whispers and speculations regarding what really led them to decide to quit. Now, an old magazine entry of the Duchess of Sussex resurfaced, which seemingly hinted she’s not a fan of royal life before she became a part of the Royal Family.
“My brain, heart, and spirit couldn't shift gears that quickly... I've never wanted to be a lady who lunches; I've always wanted to be a woman who works,” she wrote for Elle in 2016.
It’s no secret that the Royal Family host a lot of parties and events. Meghan Markle’s previous revelation appeared to show that it’s difficult for her to reconcile work with the glitz and glamor of being a celebrity. This is what she also experienced when she became a part of the Royal clan as she had to merge royal engagements and formal dinners at the same time.
Meanwhile, a previous report revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would never be able to entirely cut ties from the Royal Family despite their exit. Royal expert Victoria Murphy noted that one of the main reasons why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex can not break away from the Royal clan is because the prince is royal by blood.
Prince Harry is still involved with organizations, such as the Invictus Games and the OnSide Youth Zones despite his withdrawal. The Duke of Sussex was a patron when he was still a working royal.
But, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now taking on causes, such as racial equality and social justice, which are subjects that they would not tackle before their royal exit. The Duchess of Sussex even joined the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit, which is an UN-backed female empowerment meeting.
Royal rota host Chris Ship tried to interpret one segment of Meghan Markle’s speech, wondering if the Duchess of Sussex was not able to chase convictions with actions while she was still in the Royal Family. He then questioned if this was the reason why she wanted to leave the clan.
