Even though Meghan Markle is making headlines for her charitable work, not everyone is convinced of her intentions.
Royal experts have explained why the Duchess of Sussex’s efforts are often met with skepticism. According to royal historian Tessa Dunlop, Meghan’s background as an actress makes people wonder whether her efforts are truly about helping others or building her personal brand.
She said The Independent that “it is this hybrid identity that is tripping up Duchess Meghan’s efforts at altruism. Above all, she is an actress, a respectfully ambitious woman who has succeeded on her own in a difficult industry. This primary image is now tempered by a seemingly broader vision. “royal” desire to be seen as something bigger, deeper: a philanthropic influencer, a community actor and it doesn’t wash away.”
Tessa suggested that Prince Harry’s projects are widely praised, like Invictus Games, probably because he was born and raised in the royal sphere, saying: “Prince Harry could probably get away with a handful existence hand as the modern equivalent of the Duke of Windsor, on the basis that once a prince, he will always be a prince.
“But Meghan is a harder sell. She married royalty but rejected the life that came with it, much of which relies on funded philanthropy, while choosing to retain the title of Duchess and do what she wants, as unfair as it may seem, there will always be a lingering suspicion that Meghan’s end goal is not the philanthropic mission, but rather the Sussex brand. -she added.
