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The cat out the bag?
Meghan turned away by US after leaked manipulating Harry and pulling him down.
An Australian politician has stirred up controversy by accusing Meghan Markle of being manipulative and controlling, particularly in shaping the public's perception of her and Prince Harry.
Tina McQueen, the Vice President of the Federal Division of the Liberal Party of Australia, made these remarks during a program hosted by Corrie Bernardi on Friday.
McQueen portrayed Meghan as exerting control over Harry, leading him down a dark path, citing Meghan's ongoing legal battle with Associated Newspapers Ltd in the UK.
She drew parallels between Meghan and Wallis Simpson, an American socialite and the wife of the Duke of Windsor, labeling Meghan as manipulative and strategic in managing her and Harry's public image.
Expressing concern for the royal family, McQueen emphasized the need for the family to distance themselves from Meghan and Harry, suggesting that they should no longer be allowed to profit from their royal titles.
Meghan has recently been in the spotlight for issuing an apology to a UK court, acknowledging her and Prince Harry's involvement in their biography, “Finding Freedom.”
Initially denying any influence, Meghan admitted to providing background information to their former communications secretary, Jason Knauf, for the authors of the book, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.
Following their decision to step back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have been actively engaged in their Archewell foundation and have pursued careers as humanitarian activists.
While the couple has made limited visits to the UK, including attending Prince Philip's funeral in April and the unveiling of Princess Diana's statue in July, royal expert Ian Lloyd speculates that they may return for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year, as their brand is closely tied to their royal connections.
British broadcaster Vanessa Feltz criticized Prince Harry and Meghan for initially denying their involvement in “Finding Freedom,” a biography that detailed their lives, marriage, and departure from the royal family.
Despite their denials, a court ruling confirmed their authorization of specific content in the book.
Meghan's subsequent apology to the court raised questions about the couple's transparency and motives, with Vanessa expressing disappointment in their actions during an interview on This Morning.
The fallout from these revelations may further damage Harry and Meghan's public image, already strained by their controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey and accusations of causing rifts within the royal family.
Any perception of dishonesty or attempts to conceal the truth could erode trust in the couple's narrative.
As scrutiny intensifies, the couple faces challenges in rebuilding credibility and addressing lingering doubts about their intentions and integrity.