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Meghan Markle’s PR Struggles Continue as Latest Photos Backfire
Meghan Markle's public relations team is facing yet another setback in their attempts to portray her in a positive light.
Each release seems to have the opposite effect, further diminishing Meghan's credibility.
The most recent photos released by Baccarat are no exception.
In these pictures, Meghan is seen driving her car for the second time in less than a week, stopping at a fast-food restaurant near her and Harry's Montecito home.
Sporting her signature grin, she waits for her food in her $140,000 Black Range Rover.
With sunglasses on and her hair pulled back in a ponytail, it suggests she was chauffeured there from their supposed $18 million Malibu property.
Some speculate that a fan or a staff member took the photo, but this theory seems far-fetched.
It is unlikely that fast-food employees carry long-lens cameras to work.
Moreover, the angles and views captured in the photos suggest a professional photographer rather than a random snapshot by a fan.
What's intriguing is that Meghan often appears in paparazzi shots when another member of the British royal family, especially Harry, is making headlines for something else.
This pattern raises questions about her motivations.
However, beyond the photo itself, it is hard to ignore the fact that Meghan is starting to show signs of aging.
She appears closer to 46 or 47, rather than her claimed age of 42.
Deep smile lines and other visible indicators suggest that age is catching up to her.
This situation leaves us pondering the future of Harry and Meghan's relationship.
It seems they desire different things in life.
Meghan craves fame, attention, and wealth, while Harry appears to seek a quieter existence.
Without her husband, Prince Harry, Meghan is nothing.
Royal fans have reacted to her recent trip to join Harry in Germany for the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf.
One fan commented on the Daily Express report titled “Meghan Markle jets off to join Prince Harry at the Düsseldorf Invictus Games,” saying it's difficult for her to accept that Harry's daughter is the celebrity in their relationship, and without her, Meghan is nothing.
Another fan questioned why she flew to the UK when there are direct flights available.
They suggested that it was just another PR stunt.
A third fan speculated that this was likely the plan all along – send Harry out first to test the waters.
If he receives a warm reception with plenty of praise and photo opportunities, then Meghan will join him and bask in the glory.
However, if he faces criticism or other negative reactions, she will stay away.
Similar tactics were employed during the release of the documentary “Spare” and even for the coronation, where any hint of potential backlash led to her absence.
It seems Meghan is adopting a classic crisis communications recovery strategy by using Prince Harry's event as an opportunity to make a major return to the limelight.
The Duchess of Sussex hopes to fix her tarnished image in the eyes of the public, which was further damaged by the scathing Netflix documentary, “Harry and Meghan.”
Crisis communications expert Andy Barr commented on Meghan's current strategy, stating that it appears she has deployed a classic crisis communications recovery plan.
Although she was not directly involved in any significant issues, the drama surrounding the Netflix documentary would have caused distress even for the most resilient individuals.
Barr added that the first step in crisis management is to step away from the media spotlight for a significant period of time before returning with a high-profile event.