Amid the flurry of royal tell-alls and biographies, the prospect of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, penning her own memoir has sparked debate among royal commentators and analysts. The discussion follows the release of Prince Harry's widely discussed memoir, "Spare," which has led to speculation about a possible follow-up book or even a memoir by Meghan herself. However, opinions are divided on the potential success of such a venture by the Duchess.
Lady Colin Campbell, a royal author, expressed skepticism about Meghan's potential memoir. Speaking to an outlet, she commented, "Everybody's so turned off by them [the Sussexes] and their constant antics and lies... I suspect any book she writes is going to tank as well. And if it doesn't, her reputation will be sucked. She's going to tank with it."
This sentiment echoes a broader narrative of "Sussex fatigue" that seems to be setting in among both royal enthusiasts and the general public.
Royal expert Phil Dampier echoed similar concerns, highlighting the lingering trust issues within the royal family. "The King and William and Kate will just be worried that anything they say, any communications, any phone calls will end up in a new book. That is the big problem. They just don't trust him," Dampier stated, referring to Prince Harry and by extension, Meghan.
Adding to the discourse, Robert Hardman, in his new book "Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story," noted that the limited coverage of Harry and Meghan's married life in "Spare" could suggest a future sequel or a memoir by Meghan. "This suggested either a sequel or, perhaps, a memoir by Meghan in due course," Hardman wrote.
The discussions around Meghan's potential memoir come amidst a backdrop of ongoing controversies involving the Sussexes. Recent revelations in Hardman's book about Queen Elizabeth II's reaction to the naming of Harry and Meghan's daughter, Lilibet, have added to the tensions. The book claims that the Queen was "very angry" about the use of her childhood nickname, leading to criticisms by Scobie, who challenged these claims on social media.
As the royal family navigates these complex dynamics, the potential for a memoir by Meghan Markle remains a topic of intense speculation and debate. Whether such a book materializes and how it might be received by the public and the royal family remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that any future publications by or about the Sussexes are likely to continue to generate significant interest and discussion.
