Meghan Markle’s Struggles: A Friend’s Perspective Amidst Growing Public Fatigue

In a revealing moment from the Sussexes' documentary, Abigail Spencer, a close friend of Meghan Markle, opened up about the challenges her friend faced during her time as a member of the royal family.

Spencer disclosed that she felt powerless, unable to speak out or assist Meghan when she was grappling with her struggles.

She described Meghan and Prince Harry's lives as being entangled in a “complex organism,” one that left her feeling utterly in the dark.

Meghan herself has previously expressed sentiments of entrapment, stating that their lives felt tightly controlled by the palace.

In fact, she mentioned that even something as simple as texting her friends a photo was off-limits.

This sense of isolation and restriction seems to have been a common thread in Meghan's experiences.

Abigail Spencer, who is known for her impressive acting career—including a notable role in “Suits” and leading the series “Timeless”—shared her perspective on Meghan's pain.

One particularly harrowing moment she recounted was the day Meghan suffered a miscarriage, coinciding with their move into their new Montecito home.

Spencer vividly recalled how Meghan collapsed on the driveway while holding their son, Archie, in her arms.

This tragic event unfolded during what should have been a joyful time for the couple.

Meghan herself reflected on this heart-wrenching experience, stating, “The first morning that we woke up in our new home is when I miscarried.” However, this account differs from what Meghan previously wrote in her New York Times op-ed, where she described preparing for the day with Archie when the miscarriage occurred.

This inconsistency raises questions about the timeline of such a deeply personal event.

As the public digests these revelations, there seems to be a growing fatigue regarding Harry and Meghan's narrative surrounding their departure from royal duties.

Many Americans are finding themselves less engaged with the couple's ongoing saga.

Despite the couple's repeated critiques of the royal institution, royal expert Sandro Manetti suggests that the American audience still holds a certain admiration for the monarchy.

Manetti pointed out that while Harry and Meghan have shared a “dirty glimpse behind the palace doors,” it hasn't necessarily tarnished the royal family's image in the eyes of many in the U.S.

He noted, “There is still a lot of affection for the institution in the US, and I can feel it.”

This sentiment appears to be echoed among expats living in America, who share a similar view.

Moreover, Manetti criticized the Netflix series featuring the Sussexes as being one-sided.

He argued that the American audience is growing weary of the same grievances being aired repeatedly.

“It's like a criminal prosecution if you never heard from the defense,” he remarked, highlighting the lack of balance in the narrative presented.

With the upcoming release of Prince Harry's book on January 10th, speculation abounds regarding whether it will offer fresh insights or simply rehash old arguments.

Manetti expressed his hope that the book could provide new material, as he believes that continuous repetition of the same themes will only drive the audience away.

Ultimately, the question remains: will the public's interest in Harry and Meghan's story wane if they continue to recycle the same narratives?