Just 10 days after Charles III was crowned in London, his daughter-in-law is receiving awards in New York City.
Meghan Markle will be honored at Tuesday’s 2023 Women of Vision Awards, which honor “feminist changemakers” and “strong grassroots leaders.” The Duchess of Sussex will receive her award from Gloria Steinem, co-founder of The Ms Foundation, which runs the award.
As the mother of two celebrates, several royal experts question the timing of the award. Buckingham Palace confirmed on April 12 that the former American actress will not attend the King’s coronation in London. Instead, the 41-year-old remained at her home in California with her two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Her husband Prince Harry, who has been sparring in public with her family, arrived at the ceremony alone. The 38-year-old returned to California wearing a Dior suit.
Meghan Markle is the winner of the 2023 Woman of Vision Awards. (Daniel Leal/Pool/AFP)
Author Christopher Andersen “King,” Considering the Duchess’ conspicuous absence from “the most important moment in the life of Prince Charles and a singular moment in world history,” Fox News Digital told Fox News Digital, the timing couldn’t be more wrong. said.
“What a slap in the face for the man who took her down the aisle when her biological father didn’t show up for the wedding, and for the country she accepted as her own for better or worse. I would,” Andersen said.
“As you know, philanthropy starts at home,” he said. “A lot of times Harry looks like a fish out of water, but you don’t need to be an expert to know that he’s still hurt. “Her husband’s relationship with his brother Prince William and the King. Marrying into the royal family, accepting a title, and working lightheartedly to capitalize on her new global superstar status.” Because, well, it seems uncouth.”
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Meghan Markle did not attend the coronation of King Charles in London. The Duchess of Sussex stayed in Montecito, California with her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. (Getty Images)
In a profile announced by Markle as the winner at this year’s ceremony, the former “Suits” star was described as “a feminist, an advocate for human rights and gender equality, and a global role model.”
“Her lifelong advocacy for women and girls continues to be a consistent thread she spins throughout both her humanitarian and business endeavors,” the announcement revealed.
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton was also a past recipient, but Andersen doesn’t believe the award suggests Markle will pursue a career in politics. Rumors persisted for years that the Duchess was looking to Washington where she could continue her advocacy work on women and girls.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry speak on stage at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Event Ripple of Hope on December 6, 2022 in New York City. (2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple Gala, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
“Like I said before, Meghan is aiming to be the next Oprah, a multimedia giant with real political clout,” Andersen said. “I don’t think she’s running for office because I think she’s too flimsy. But she wants to influence the next election. Meghan is very outspoken about issues and candidates. I look forward to meeting you.” ”
But one of Markle’s most recent accomplishments, Andersen insisted, was sending a message to the British royal family.
“She makes it clear that she has her own life and that she’s doing what she thinks is important,” he noted. “She also seems to say that receiving a trophy from Gloria Steinem is more important to her than seeing her husband’s father crowned King of England, which she despises. It’s a face-to-face attitude toward the royal family that has been with us.”
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Prince Harry looks at bride Meghan Markle as she arrives for her wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, May 19, 2018, accompanied by Prince Charles. (Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“But it’s funny, isn’t it, that she’s essentially giving up being a senior member of the royal family and everything that comes with it just to be someone else with influence,” he said. claimed. “Like many other things in Meghan’s life, this award is no coincidence. Not long after she moved to Montecito, she decided to befriend Steinem. She has many other inspirations and shakers.” Because there are people who have put on.”
Markle became the Duchess of Sussex after marrying the Prince of Wales in 2018. At the time, the Duke and Duchess were hailed as the youthful new faces of the monarchy. The actress also brought Hollywood glam to the royal family. Many observers hoped Markle would help the Windsors connect with young people in an increasingly multicultural country.
But that dream quickly came to an end when the couple stepped down from the royal family in 2020. At the time, he claimed that palace officials were indifferent to Markle’s mental health struggles as he tried to live a royal life.
Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth during their royal engagement June 14, 2018 in Widnes, England. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The couple also claimed that the Duchess faced racist attitudes from the British press that led to her decision to deport.
Since moving to North America, the couple have repeatedly vented their grievances. They did a TV interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, watched by about 50 million people worldwide. Following the release of the six-part Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan, which explored their conflict in more detail in December 2022, Harry’s explosive memoir Spare will be released in January this year. was done.
The feud between Prince Harry and his family flared up again in April. At the time, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they had been asked to vacate their UK home, Frogmore Cottage.
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Frogmore Cottage was the English residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. (GOR/Getty Images)
Kinsey Scofield, host of the podcast “To Di For Daily,” told Fox News Digital that the award is a “strategic partnership” to elevate the Sussex, Calif., brand, which in turn means more to Markle. He said he believes the door will open for
“I think she’s trying to get away from Prince Harry and brand herself independently,” Scofield insisted. “Meghan is said to be working on Season 2 of her podcast.” [‘Archetypes’]…and maybe planning to get back to blogging. Harry and Meghan have been outspoken about their frustrations with Harry’s family, so I think people are in a difficult position to either love them or hate them. Opportunities will come to her, but there will also be heavy criticism along the way. ”
“Brand Sussex urgently needs reinforcements given their popularity in the polls is plummeting on both sides of the pond,” chimed in. British royal expert Hillary Fordwich. “Meghan Markle, scarred by a scandal related to her false claims, certainly needs to consolidate her position after her public punch to her royal family.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step down as senior royals in 2020. The couple now live in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, California. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
“The very description of the award is questionable at best, as most things are often subjective whether they are positive or negative,” she shared. “It is given to those who have had a ‘significant positive impact’. Some may wonder exactly which ‘positive’ impact they are referring to. ”
“If this award showcases her philanthropy, there are millions of people who work an hour or more a week for charity, as detailed in a recent tax return. It means there are others,” continued Mr Fordwich. “As a business consultant who recently chaired the Easter Shields Advocacy Awards, I can say that awards typically offer positive opportunities for brand improvement and projecting a positive image. The Brand Principles assume that winners are not hypocrites: they “live their own values,” so that their asserted principles and contrasting behaviors do not conflict. . ”
Prince Charles became king at the age of 96 following the death of his mother, the Queen, in September 2022. As Prince Charles, 74, officially begins his reign, the Sussexes will also need to embark on a new chapter in their lives, royal experts have argued. . And they argued that the couple deserved their jobs.
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King Charles III waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after his coronation in London on May 6, 2023. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
“Was Meghan a changemaker or, more accurately, a disruptor? Certainly as a ‘visionary woman’ she knew what she was getting herself into when she married Prince Harry. It must be,” Andersen said. “After Megsitt began, she must have also thought that their decision would have devastating effects on Charles, William and the late Queen. It was an attack at the heart of the monarchy itself. .”
“What followed was a flurry of attacks on Prince Harry’s relatives and the world in which they operate. Allegations of racism, infighting and bullying so severe that Meghan considered suicide – all of which were rampant at the time. It was in Oprah’s eyes, a spooky Netflix documentary series, and finally in the pages of Harry’s memoir,” Andersen said. “It is highly doubtful that this far-sighted woman has just realized that it all backfires. The majority of Britons seem to have turned their backs on this birthright. He will criticize Prince Harry for looking like a jerk, and he will be even more furious with Meghan, who allegedly persuaded him to do so.” She could not have predicted how quickly support for the Sussexes would begin to erode in the United States as the American public watched them strike big-money deals with other giants. ”
All eyes will be on Meghan Markle and her next move as the couple continues to carve out life in California. (Kawai Tan/Wire image)
“To the general public, the Sussexes were just a little bit worse,” he continued. “Would Meghan be in the spotlight she is now if she hadn’t married Harry? Their fairytale romance and wedding took Meghan from one of the stars of a fairly minor TV series to a It’s catapulted her into a world-class candidate for Princess Diana.She’s walking a fine line here.Strangely, all the drama between Harry and the rest of the family is beneficial to her.”
“All these headlines, even if negative, are at least getting the attention of Sussex,” he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
