Meghan Markle Could Have Been a Royal “Game Changer,” Author Claims
Royal expert Simon Vigar says Meghan Markle had the charisma and public appeal to become a major royal figure but believes disagreements on both sides changed her path.
Meghan Markle had the potential to become one of the most influential members of the British Royal Family, according to royal author Simon Vigar.
In his book The Four Wives of Windsor, Vigar described the Duchess of Sussex as someone with strong public appeal and the ability to connect with crowds, comparing her potential impact to that of Princess Diana.
The author said Meghan was “a massive asset” for the monarchy and suggested she could have played a significant role if circumstances had unfolded differently.
However, Vigar claimed that disagreements between Meghan, Prince Harry, and the wider royal institution created growing tensions. He said that by 2019, communication had broken down and both sides appeared increasingly isolated.
The comments come years after Meghan and Prince Harry stepped away from their roles as senior working royals in 2020. The couple later moved to California with their son, Prince Archie, and welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
Following their departure, Harry and Meghan publicly discussed their experiences within the royal family, including concerns they raised about their treatment and the impact of media attention.
Vigar suggested that Meghan and Harry’s arrival could have brought a modernizing influence to the monarchy, but internal disagreements prevented that opportunity from developing.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have since focused on their independent projects in the United States while maintaining a global public profile.
Meghan Markle’s time as a royal continues to generate debate, with supporters praising her influence and critics questioning the decisions that led to her departure from royal duties.