Buckingham Palace has come under scrutiny for not fully appreciating the positive impact Meghan Markle could have had on the Royal Family and for failing to protect her during her early years as a royal, according to royal commentator Jennie Bond.
Bond, addressing the missed opportunities after “megxit”, expressed his opinion in an interview with GB News. He emphasized that Meghan could have been a great asset to the monarchy, given her background and unique qualities. “Meghan could have been a great asset to the Royal Family – she is an independent and outspoken woman with her own career, her own thoughts, her own charities and causes,” Bond explained.
The commentator went on to describe how Meghan’s independent spirit could have aligned with the Royal Family’s modernization efforts. “She could have been exactly what a modern monarchy needs,” Bond said, but acknowledged that Buckingham Palace may not have handled the situation as carefully as it should have. “I think the monarchy did not act as carefully as it should have,” he said, highlighting what he considers a missed opportunity.
However, Bond also noted that Meghan’s determined personality may have contributed to the tensions. “Meghan is, by all indications, a bit of a diva,” he added, explaining that “she didn’t like what she saw and she didn’t like having her wings clipped.”
For those familiar with royal dynamics, Meghan’s early experiences with public and media scrutiny are unprecedented. Kate Middleton faced similar intense attention early in her relationship with Prince William, enduring a media frenzy that continued well into their marriage. Over time, Kate’s public image improved, with a recent YouGov survey Since April it shows that more than 76% of Britons have positive opinions of her, even surpassing her husband. Prince Williamwhich obtained 73% approval.
By contrast, around 15% of the public views Kate negatively, which is still lower than Prince William’s 21% disapproval rating. This shift in perception demonstrates how real figures, even those initially scrutinized, can eventually win over audiences with time and patience.
The discussion around Meghan Markle highlights the complexities of integrating new members into the royal fold, as well as the lost potential that some commentators believe Buckingham Palace has failed to tap into.
