Celebrity Couple’s Approach to Handling Criticism Revealed
The latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, a trade magazine for the film and television industries in the United States, featured a brief article titled “Why Hollywood Won’t Keep Harry and Meghan” on September 11th. The article delved into the inner workings of the industry, shedding light on the constant turnover of staff surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Specifically, it mentioned Josh Kettler, who served as a chef for a few months before leaving his position, highlighting the couple’s tendency to go through yet “another American advisor.” The piece also offered colorful insights into the couple’s working life.
FEAR OF MEGHAN ABOUNDS
An anonymous source was quoted in the report as saying, “Everyone is afraid of Meghan,” alleging that she “patronizes people” and “does not heed advice.” Another quote described the Duchess as walking around “like a dictator in high heels, raining down anger and orders.” While Prince Harry was portrayed as “a very charming person” who often served as the “facilitator” in their decisions, the couple was also labeled as “capricious decision-makers.” According to a claim embraced by Meghan’s fans on social media, she allegedly “reduces grown men to tears.”
The article also revisited an old accusation directed at the Duchess before their move to the US, claiming that she used to send staff “angry emails at 5 in the morning.”
DO FORMER EMPLOYEES SPEAK THE TRUTH?
Initially, a source from Sussex denied the rumors in briefings to journalists. However, the Duke and Duchess found themselves back in the spotlight following the headline of “The Truth About Meghan: Employees Break Their Silence” on the cover of the renowned American magazine, Us Weekly, last Tuesday, reigniting the gossip mill. In subsequent pages, former employees lined up to speak about the couple in poetic terms, praising them as the “best bosses” they had ever worked for. Further on, the couple’s former content manager, Ben Browning, mentioned that they still “remain friends.”
GIFTS, GESTURES, AND SMILES…
Former employees who have spoken out so far paint a picture of the couple that borders on reverence. Personal chats with Prince Harry, gifts from Meghan, “first-class” hand-me-down baby gifts for Archie and Lili, and a basket filled with “fresh flowers, fresh fruits, fresh eggs” for anyone visiting their Montecito home were among the examples shared. One individual reportedly received a luxury brand leash and a new collar from Meghan after adopting a dog, while another with a skin condition was gifted a skincare set curated by her. The employees they selected were described as the “best of the best from every field,” with a poetic touch stating that the couple “watered the seeds for them to grow.”
ORDERED INTERVIEWS MAKE HEADLINES
Fans of the couple, having read the article, dismissed the negativity as “predictable,” labeling the claims as “false” and likely fabricated by someone envious. For those following the couple’s drama, the US Weekly article was not entirely surprising. In 2019, five of Meghan’s friends had given similar statements to People magazine to defend her against what they termed “global bullying.”
Stories from her time at the palace included keeping a box of hand warmers for the Kensington Palace guards during cold weather and ordering gourmet burgers for her Suits co-stars and an ice cream cart for the staff during her time on the show.
RESPONDING TO EVERY CRITICISM
The Duke and Duchess possess a luxury now that they could never have imagined in the royal family: the ability to respond to any criticism they face, wherever they find it. While they were once advised not to respond to every objection, they now find themselves more liberated than ever to do so.
In light of the recent claims, the couple has chosen to remain silent. Previously adamant about not engaging with the British tabloid media, the couple’s team now includes a public relations team in the UK and freely provides statements to multiple news outlets as they see fit.
As negative stories from Meghan’s time in the palace, malicious comments from palace sources, anti-Sussex press, racism, and sexism continue to be denied or dismissed in various ways, the editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter, Maer Roshan, revealed that there is still a “very high-level” source working for the couple within the organization.
Will Prince Harry Become a Media Mogul?
In the pages of Us Weekly, a source, requesting anonymity, responded to these evaluations by saying, “The origin of such comments is quite clear. They were likely fabricated by someone who is truly dissatisfied and disturbed by the couple.”
Prince Harry had reportedly planned to start his own newspaper filled with his own royal truths while at Eton College, and it seems as though he had foreseen these days when he penned his dreams, as America’s renowned magazines are doing exceptionally well for precisely this reason.
In conclusion, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have adapted a unique approach to handling criticism, responding to accusations and rumors with customized news and personalized gestures. Despite facing challenges and scrutiny, they continue to navigate the media landscape with poise and confidence. Their story unfolds as they carve out their path in the limelight, reshaping traditional expectations of royal figures in the modern age.
