Lizzie Cundy, a British socialite and former confidant of Meghan Markle, recently sounded the alarm on Markle's purported plans to pen a memoir. Cundy made impassioned pleas to the current British monarch, King Charles, advising him to step in and put a halt to the Duchess's literary aspirations.
Expressing her concerns, Cundy remarked, "King Charles needs to intervene and stop her memoirs." The socialite's comments come in the backdrop of animated portrayals of the royal couple, which she believes has made the U.K. the "laughing stock" on the global stage. Referring to recent parodies, she said, "It's time for this to stop."
This isn't the first time the Sussexes have found themselves under the spotlight. With the release of Prince Harry's autobiography titled Spare earlier this year, the royal family braced itself for its contents, and there's speculation that Markle's potential memoir could be equally explosive. "The royals can't take another cartoon series of them being mocked. Please, for once, put the pen down," Cundy said.
Cundy, a former Bond girl, and Markle first crossed paths during one of Markle's trips to London. Describing their initial meeting, Cundy recalled, "I met Meghan way before Harry. She came to a charity event...The guy that was hosting the event said, 'Lizzie, can you look after this American actress?'"
According to Cundy, the Duchess, even before her royal association, expressed her love for British life and had aspirations to make a mark in the U.K. entertainment scene. "She loved British life and would love to have worked here," Cundy stated, revealing that Markle showed interest in the reality series Made In Chelsea.
Yet, in the light of recent events and after being reportedly "ghosted" by Markle, it seems Cundy's once-close relationship with the Duchess has soured. The British TV personality didn't hold back, urging King Charles to "grow a backbone and tell her straight."
Lizzie Cundy's comments are not without controversy. Some critics argue that her outspoken stance may simply be a bid for attention. But her sentiments reflect broader criticisms and concerns about the Sussexes' moves since their decision to step back as senior royals.
Whatever the case, with Markle's history of open dialogue about her experiences, the potential of a memoir has many waiting with bated breath - both in anticipation and apprehension.
