The Netflix documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’ has bought to the public, the hidden narratives of what happened in the lives of the couple after their royal marriage. Both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced criticism and appreciation for the decisions the two have taken over the years. Now the docuseries are adding more to why the couple split from the royal family.
The first collection of episodes hit the screen on December 8, 2022, and the second installment will be out on Thursday. The first part had the couple talk about their secret relationship before marriage and the subsequent other anecdotes. The final part is much anticipated by the audience. The Duchess of Sussex has been compared to Princess Diana often. But here’s all about what Diana’s family thinks about this comparison.
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How Does Princess Diana’s Family Feel About Meghan Markle?
When Meghan Markle was first introduced into the royal family, there were many who saw similarities between the actress and Princess Diana. But how does Princess Diana’s family feel about this comparison? In the first half of the documentary, Prince Harry along with all the memories about his mother had also drawn parallels between Princess Diana and his wife.
“So much of what Meghan is and how she is so similar to my mum. She has the same compassion. She has the same empathy,” Prince Harry said in the first episode. He also added that the two shared the same warmth and the same confidence.
According to the royal author Tom Bower who wrote ‘Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors‘, it has been said that Princess Diana’s siblings didn’t seem to find any similarities between the two women. He also adds that Prince Harry was warned against marrying Meghan Markle.
“Their unease was voiced by Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother. At William’s request, Spencer weighed in. Three times married, Spencer cautioned his nephew to reconsider his haste toward marriage. His advice provoked a bitter reaction,” Bower writes about Harry’s uncle’s response to the marriage.
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Are There Similarities Between Meghan Markle And Princess Diana?
One similarity that can be drawn between Princess Diana and Meghan Markle is that the two women entered their marriages as non-royals. And compared to Princess Diana, Markle had much less knowledge about the royal family and its conduct. Meghan Markle similar to Princess Diana was critical of the engagement interview, which they described to be “orchestrated” and “ghastly”.
The two women were also open about the fact that how media attention had caused issues in their lives. Princess Diana and Markle have often talked about not having a voice in the royal family. They have also shared have had mental health issues while keeping a straight face at the world.
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