Royal Expert Says Meghan Markle Not Responsible for 'Absurd' Duchess Announcement During Meeting

Meghan Markles recent interview with Harper's Bazaar drew attention when it was revealed that the Duchess of Sussex was announced to two guests using her royal title. This led to public criticism, but a royal expert defended Meghan, stating she should not be blamed for the awkward moment. The revelation comes weeks after it was shared that Meghans former husband always knew she would eventually marry Prince Harry.

The Royal Title Incident

During a meeting at an Upper East Side brownstone belonging to a friend, Harper's Bazaar reporter Kaitlyn Greenidge noted an unusual situation. Despite there being only two guests present, Meghan was formally introduced as the "Duchess of Sussex."

"When I enter, the house manager announces, 'Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,' even though we appear to be the only other two people in the house," Greenidge recalled.

The announcement sparked criticism that Meghan was clinging to her royal title after stepping down as a working royal. However, expert Jennie Bond suggested the blame likely lay with the house manager, not Meghan. "It sounds so absurd, given the context that this was the second time the interviewer met Meghan, and the first had been informal," Bond said. She added that Americans often get very excited about titles and that Meghan should not be criticized for this.

Ex-Husband Knew About Future Royal Marriage

The discussion of Meghans royal title incident follows revelations about her ex-husband, Trevor Engelson. Reality TV personality Bethenny Frankel shared on "The Toast" podcast that Engelson had always been confident Meghan would marry Prince Harry.

Frankel, who first met Engelson in 2016, described how she learned of his confidence in Meghans future. After spotting Meghan and Harry in photos months later, she asked Engelson if Meghan would "close," meaning get married. He assured her, "Oh, she'll close."

Meghans Past Relationships

Meghan and Engelson dated beginning in 2004 and married in September 2011, divorcing in 2014 due to "irreconcilable differences." Following the split, Meghan briefly dated Canadian chef Cory Vitiello before meeting Prince Harry in May 2016. The couple married two years later at St Georges Chapel in Windsor and now reside in Montecito, California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Photo-Gate and Kris Jenner Party

Frankel also discussed Meghans so-called "photo-gate" at Kris Jenners 70th birthday party, where images of the Sussexes were reportedly removed at their request to avoid public attention. Frankel suggested Meghans public persona has evolved rapidly, making it challenging to navigate different social contexts.

Sources claimed Meghan and Harry were uncomfortable at Jenners star-studded event due to the overwhelming presence of cameras and media crews. An insider said the couple left before midnight, missing a surprise Bruno Mars performance, describing the situation as "Kardashian chaos."

Author: Sophia Brooks