Meghan Markle’s Controversial Behavior as a Mother Figure to Prince Harry Sparks Outrage

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing criticism for her role as a mother figure to Prince Harry, with many claiming that she has taken on more of a maternal role than that of a wife.

TV presenter Judy Finnegan recently addressed this issue in an article for Express UK, stating that Markle's actions, such as comforting Harry by rubbing his back and holding his hand, have raised concerns about the future of their marriage.

While some believe that their relationship will end in tears, others sympathize with Harry, who has allegedly lived a life overshadowed by grief.

Finnegan also mentions a book by Bower that sheds light on how Harry may have become the man he is today.

Adding fuel to the fire, Markle has been accused of spiritedly taking Harry away from his frail grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

It is alleged that Markle quickly realized that the royal family would not support her ambitious plans for a world-conquering brand and decided to distance themselves from them.

In addition, Markle faced backlash for a publicity stunt video released on her 40th birthday last year, in which she was accused of mocking the Queen.

As Markle celebrates her 41st birthday on Thursday, it is expected that she will receive well wishes from members of the royal family.

However, tensions between the Sussexes and the Firm have resurfaced following their return to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Throughout the four-day weekend, the Duke and Duchess were hardly seen, leading to speculation about their strained relationship with the royal family.

Nevertheless, the royal family is unlikely to encourage further speculation on Markle's birthday, although Prince William and Kate Middleton did wish her a happy birthday via their joint Twitter account.

Last year, various members of the royal family, including Princess Eugenie, Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took to social media to send birthday greetings to Markle.

Even Queen Elizabeth II's official social media accounts shared a collage of images to commemorate the occasion.

However, Markle's own birthday message, released in the form of a video featuring actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy, was met with criticism.

The video aimed to launch Markle's initiative, “40 by 40,” which sought to support women returning to the workplace by asking mentors to dedicate 40 minutes of their time.

Although no list of mentors was published, celebrity friends of Markle, such as Stacey Abrams, Edward Beninful, and Princess Eugenie, expressed their involvement on social media.

The video quickly garnered attention as a publicity stunt, and royal expert Angela Levin criticized Markle for allegedly mocking the Queen.

Levin took issue with Melissa McCarthy's choice of outfit, as she first appeared in a silk dressing gown before changing into a formal dress, complete with pearls, gloves, and a fascinator.

The act of sipping tea from a bone china cup and saucer further fueled the accusations of mockery.

In a tweet, Levin questioned whether Markle and McCarthy were intentionally mocking the Queen, highlighting the resemblance to a blog post in which Markle used a similar cup and saucer after her first meeting with the monarch.

Levin concluded that the video demonstrated Markle's disregard for the royal family and her confidence in outsmarting them.

Now, as Markle celebrates her 41st birthday, experts speculate that she may use the occasion to draw attention to causes close to her heart.

Brand and reputation management expert Eric Schiffer suggests that Markle might redirect the spotlight onto issues she supports, following a long-standing tactic used by those in positions of power to raise awareness for important causes.

However, if no new initiative is launched this year, it may indicate Markle's dissatisfaction with the results of her previous endeavors in Los Angeles.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's actions and behavior as a mother figure to Prince Harry have sparked controversy and criticism.

Her alleged manipulation of their relationship and the royal family, along with the accusations of mocking the Queen in a birthday video, have raised concerns about her intentions.

As she celebrates her 41st birthday, all eyes are on Markle to see how she will use the spotlight to promote causes close to her heart.