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Meghan’s Royal Title Controversy Unveiled
Meghan Markle, known for her vocal criticism of the royal institution, has raised eyebrows by reportedly leveraging her royal titles for personal gain.
The former actress recently inked a significant deal with talent agency WME, which boasts a roster including A-listers like Rihanna, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Matt Damon.
The agency's CEO, Ari Emanuel, renowned for his work with industry giants such as Mark Wahlberg and Martin Scorsese, is now in collaboration with Meghan.
Reports surfaced on May 11th suggesting that Meghan insisted on being addressed by her royal moniker within the agency, forbidding the use of her first name.
This revelation comes on the heels of a guest's account of their visit to Meghan's Montecito mansion, where staff members were allegedly instructed to ensure visitors curtsy upon meeting her and refer to her exclusively by her royal title.
Speculation abounds regarding Meghan's motives behind the high-profile deal with the Hollywood talent agency, with some positing that she aims to solidify her position in Tinseltown.
However, Ingrid Seward, an expert on the Royal Family and Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine, cautioned that Meghan may face a reality check regarding her waning popularity as her partnership with the agency unfolds.
In a recent segment on Sky News Australia, host Chris Kenny pondered Meghan's future involvement in royal events, given her new career trajectory.
Seward weighed in, suggesting that Meghan is likely to tread cautiously and that the agency will play a pivotal role in managing her public image.
Notably, Harry's role seems somewhat diminished in the context of Meghan's professional endeavors, despite his royal status.
Amidst these developments, concerns have been raised about the potential repercussions of stripping Prince Harry and Meghan of their royal titles.
Despite stepping back from official duties, the couple retains their titles, which critics argue they exploit for personal gain through lucrative media deals.
Piers Morgan's show featured royal author Tina Brown cautioning against such a move, highlighting the couple's unique selling point as being part of the royal family.
Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that Harry's royal lineage affords Meghan her own royal status.
As the couple navigates a transition into the realm of celebrity, all eyes are on their next moves, with expectations high for them to prove their mettle in this new chapter of their public life.