Meghan Markle Faces PR Challenge as Initial Blunders Backfire

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing an uphill battle in rebuilding her image away from the royal family due to a series of initial blunders, according to PR strategist Edward Coram James.

The Duchess, along with Prince Harry, has been vocal about their frustrations with the royal family's treatment and lack of support during their transition to a new life.

Their first major public expression of discontent came in the form of a controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In addition, they further reiterated their criticism in their Netflix documentary, “Harry and Meghan,” last year.

However, Coram James argues that this strategy has backfired, leaving Meghan with a significant PR challenge and even forcing her to skip the coronation to avoid potential backlash.

One of the key factors contributing to Meghan's PR challenge is her tendency to snub and insult the royal family while still benefiting from her royal titles and privileges.

This has created a perception that she wants to have the best of both worlds.

Coram James explains that being royal entails a certain level of responsibility and sacrifice, but it also comes with prestige, respect, and influence.

The Duchess's failure to understand the public's expectations of her as a royal has played poorly with supporters.

Both Meghan and Harry have experienced a significant drop in support since the release of their documentary, and the recent announcement of Harry's memoir, “Spare,” has dealt another blow to their ratings.

Coram James believes that Meghan's rejection of the privileges associated with royalty while still seeking public sympathy is a misunderstanding of what the public expects from someone in her position.

This perception is likely to continue to harm her reputation.

Furthermore, her decision not to attend the coronation on May 6 has been met with mixed reactions.

While some may argue that they never wanted her to attend, her absence and the perceived snub may only deepen the dislike some people have towards her.

Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this month that Meghan will not be attending the coronation, while Harry will reunite with the royal family at Westminster Abbey.

The decision not to come together has sparked speculation, with some royal commentators suggesting that it was influenced by their son Archie's fourth birthday falling on the same day.

It is expected that Harry's visit to the UK will be brief, allowing him to spend a few hours with Archie on his special day.

Royal author Omid Scobie acknowledges the significance of Archie's birthday in the couple's decision, predicting a short trip for Prince Harry.

He will solely attend the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle finds herself facing a challenging PR situation as her initial criticisms and actions have backfired.

The public's perception of her contradictory behavior, coupled with her decision to skip the coronation, has further damaged her image.

Rebuilding her reputation away from the royal family will require significant effort and understanding of the public's expectations.