Meghan Markle’s Spotify Podcast: Settling Scores and Addressing Controversies

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has recently launched her much-anticipated Spotify podcast, and according to showbiz journalist Kinsey Schofield, it is a platform for her to settle scores after facing criticism in a new book.

The book in question is “Revenge About Meghan Markle's Life” by royal biographer Tom Bower, who portrayed her as ambitious and scheming.

In response to these allegations, Schofield believes that Meghan saw the podcast as an opportunity to push back against the claims made by Bower.

Schofield argues that Meghan's decision to marry Prince Harry should not be seen as ambitious, but rather as hitting the jackpot.

She believes that there may be an ulterior motive behind the podcast, suggesting that Meghan is using it to settle scores.

Specifically, Schofield points out that Meghan addresses Bower's claims in the first episode of her podcast.

Additionally, the book also questions Meghan's friendship with Serena Williams and raises doubts about her Procter & Gamble story, all of which Meghan addresses in the inaugural episode.

One extract from the podcast that Schofield highlights is when Meghan talks about the labels, archetypes, and boxes that people are put into.

Schofield sees this as a direct attack on Bower, who described Meghan as scheming and clever for marrying Prince Harry to enhance her celebrity status.

Meghan's intention, it seems, is to challenge the perception created by Bower and to shed light on the human moments behind the scenes that often go unnoticed.

During the podcast, Meghan also shares a traumatic incident involving a fire in Archie's nursery while they were in South Africa.

Meghan expresses her regret that the focus is on how it looks rather than how it feels.

She emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion, as she and Harry had to leave their baby to attend official engagements.

BuzzFeed News reporter Ellie Hall confirms that Meghan and Harry did have two engagements on that day, dispelling rumors of Meghan prioritizing her royal duties over her child.

Bower's book, “Revenge, Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Winds,” not only portrays Meghan as demanding in her work life and a socially conscious killjoy but also suggests that Harry harbors contempt for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Bower goes so far as to express his desire for the book to harm the couple's reputation, citing the damage he believes they have done to the monarchy.

Piers Morgan, during an interview with Bower, questioned whether the Sussexes' brand is on a downward slope, as some of his American friends have become disenchanted with them.

Bower responded by saying that the book might indeed hasten their decline, as he believes they pose a real threat to the royal family.

Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast provides her with a platform to address controversies and settle scores.

It is her way of responding to the allegations made in Tom Bower's book and challenging the perception created by the media.

Through her podcast, Meghan aims to share personal stories and shed light on the human side of her experiences, hoping to foster understanding and compassion.

Whether this podcast will help change public opinion or further fuel the ongoing debate surrounding the Sussexes remains to be seen.