Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, grappled with a profound identity crisis during her tenure in the British royal family. The trigger? Comparisons with two influential women: Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham.
The House of Beckhams: A Revealing Book
Royal author Tom Bower sheds light on Meghan’s emotional journey in his new book, “The House of Beckhams.” Within its pages, Meghan’s struggle to find her place within the royal hierarchy unfolds.
The Wealth Gap and Social Status
Meghan’s irritation stemmed from discovering that the Beckhams, renowned A-listers, possessed greater wealth than her—even though she was married to Prince Harry. In Meghan’s celebrity-centric world, status often hinges on wealth and fame. Initially, she believed her royal position placed her above Victoria Beckham in the social pecking order.
Shattered Perceptions
However, reality shattered her perception. The Beckhams owned multiple residences, had constant access to private jets, and luxuriated on yachts. Meanwhile, Meghan was on the cusp of becoming a duchess herself.
Strained Friendships
Meghan and Victoria initially enjoyed a close friendship. But Prince Harry’s accusations against the fashion icon for allegedly leaking stories to the media strained their relationship.
Kate Middleton: A Thorn in Meghan’s Side
Meghan’s resentment extended to Kate Middleton, who holds the status of future queen consort as Prince William’s wife. This further exacerbated her feelings of inferiority within the royal family.
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Navigating Complex Social Dynamics
Bower’s revelations paint a vivid picture of Meghan’s struggle—navigating both royal and celebrity worlds. Her identity crisis serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by a member of the British monarchy.
Meghan Markle bursts out with irritation upon discovering Beckhams have more homes, greater access to private jets… and much more money than herself
An explosive new biography about the Beckhams, titled The House of Beckham, has shed light on Meghan Markle’s feelings toward the famous couple. According to the celebrity biographer Tom Bower, Meghan was “irritated” to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself1. The former Spice Girl and her footballer husband owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts, and significantly more money.
“In Meghan’s celebrity world, ranking depended on wealth and fame,” the biography claimed. “As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.”
The book added, “She was irritated to discover that the Beckhams had considerably more wealth than herself. They owned five homes, had constant access to private jets, invitations to sail on yachts and much more money. And she was soon to be a duchess.”
Meghan, as a Californian, felt little in common with Victoria Beckham and believed her status within the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order. However, despite this perceived hierarchy, the Beckhams reportedly made an effort with Meghan, especially due to their long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and William. The Beckhams were among the famous faces at Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding.
Interestingly, Meghan’s friendship with Victoria Beckham has faced recent challenges. Sources claim that Victoria has “ghosted” Meghan, leaving their once-close relationship “broken beyond repair.” Meghan’s attempts to keep the friendship alive were met with unexpected coldness, and it seems that even her status as a duchess couldn’t mend the rift. The Beckhams may have disapproved of how Meghan and Harry behaved over the last few months, leading to strained relations.
As Meghan navigates evolving social dynamics post-exit from official royal duties, her strained relationship with Posh serves as a key example of the broader challenges she and Prince Harry face. For now, the chance of rekindling this high-profile friendship appears slim.
