Meghan Markle's Podcast Could Be "Even More Damaging" Than Oprah Interview to the Royal Family, Expert Says
'Archetypes' has been no holds barred so far.
Meghan Markle's long-awaited podcast, Archetypes, premiered last week, with an episode featuring Serena Williams and reframing the word "ambition" as applied to women in our society.
In it, the Duchess of Sussex revealed a previously unheard story of Archie's nursery catching fire during his parents' tour of South Africa in 2019, and how the Firm didn't allow the Sussexes time to recoup after the shock they received before attending their next official engagement. It was clearly an instance of the duchess criticizing the Royal Family, and for royal expert Duncan Larcombe, it was only the beginning.
"This was the opening salvo in Meghan’s 12-week war," Larcombe declared in to The Daily Beast.
"It has the potential to be even more damaging than the Oprah interview because it is Meghan, in her own words, on her own show, doing exactly what she wants, and the fact is she took the first opportunity to plunge the knife in."
Indeed, in a promo video for the episode, the duchess explained, "People should expect the real me in this, and probably the me that they've never gotten to know. Certainly not in the past few years, where everything is through the lens of the media, as opposed to, 'Hey, it's me.' I'm just excited to be myself and talk and be unfiltered and, yeah, it's fun."
For Larcombe, the streaming platform will be delighted to have gotten some headline-generating content out of Markle.
"This will have come as a great relief to the executives on the other side of the glass at Spotify, who paid millions of dollars for her," he continued.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
"It’s a huge hit, of course, but the fact that she was interviewing Serena Williams is almost completely irrelevant to the listening figures. Meghan has star power and this was all about Meghan being Meghan."
Well, I, for one, can't wait to hear what else she has to say over the coming weeks. More tomorrow!
Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of British Vogue, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and SELF. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.
-
I Tried Biologique Recherche's Two-Hour Scalp Detox Treatment
Is the French-girl favorite worth the hype?
By Hannah Baxter Published
-
Jennifer Lawrence's Maternity Style Era Is Off to a Must-Shop Start
She knows what she likes—and how to wear it.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
'The Lincoln Lawyer' Finale Teased A Game-Changing Cliffhanger—Will There Be a Season 4?
We're on the case of whether or not Mickey Haller and co. are coming back to Netflix.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reportedly Purchased Portugal Home to Stay "Connected" to the Royals
A royal expert called the move "extremely significant."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Princess Eugenie Is Reportedly in a "Precarious Position" Between Prince Harry and King Charles
"Eugenie is in a difficult spot."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Meghan Markle Has Offered to "Help" Her 'Suits' Costars With Their Rewatch Podcast
"It's lovely to still have that kind of support and friendship after so many years apart."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince Harry Reveals One Thing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Share With Mom Meghan Markle
Lucky kids.
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have "Hit Their Stride" at Work and at Home
"It's as much a reflection on parenting priorities."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
How Princess Diana's Sisters Have Remained Close to Prince Harry and Prince William
"The aunts looked thrilled to see their warring nephews."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Meghan Markle Opens Up About the "Position" She Doesn't Want to Be in as a Mother
The Duchess of Sussex got candid about motherhood while attending the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince Harry Reveals the One Thing His Daughter Princess Lilibet Can't Live Without
"Every parent has a spare. I’ve got at least six spare."
By Amy Mackelden Published