ROYALS
7 major revelations from Meghan’s The Cut interview
From her plans for a return to social media to how she
feels about the Royal Family now, here are the key takeaways from the Duchess
of Sussex’s in-depth profile
By Hope
Coke
https://www.tatler.com/article/meghan-markle-the-cut-interview-major-moments-archetypes
If the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex’s life in the spotlight has taught us anything, it’s that
the couple aren’t afraid to cause a media stir. From their shock Instagram
Megxit announcement to their ‘bombshell’ Oprah Winfrey interview, Prince Harry
and Meghan rarely shy away from a big reveal.
Now, the
duchess has offered up a fresh wave of revelations in her new cover story for
New York Magazine’s women’s website, The Cut, profiled by Allison P. Davis for
its Fall Fashion issue. From life in California after The Firm, to what’s next
from the couple’s Netflix partnership, Tatler breaks down the key takeaways
from the interview.
Meghan is
planning a (possible) return to Instagram
The couple
ceased using their Sussex Royal Instagram account after their departure as
official royals in March 2020, and later indicated that they wouldn’t be
returning to social media in light of online bullying the duchess had received.
In her latest interview, however, Meghan says she has ‘a secret’ to reveal:
‘I’m getting back… on Instagram’ – although Davis adds that Meghan later says
‘she was no longer sure she would actually return to Instagram.’
The
family’s Montecito mansion is super luxe
While the
public have had glimpses inside Harry and Meghan’s California home in the
background of video calls and interviews, Davis offers plenty of detail on
their domestic idyll – and quite how luxurious it is. Portrayed as a
‘climate-controlled and high-ceilinged and sun-dappled and perfectly
marshmallowy’ paradise, ‘decorated with careful, considered coastal tones’ and
complete with Soho House scented candles, Davis describes it as ‘the kind of
big that startles you into remembering that unimaginable wealth is actually
someone’s daily reality.’ Meghan reveals that the property was initially beyond
what they could ‘afford’, but explains: ‘We did everything we could to get this
house,’ with Davis noting that ‘a reported $25 million Spotify deal and a
reported $100 million Netflix deal’ rendered the $14.65 million purchase
‘within their means.’
Harry is the
ultimate hype man
Ever the
supportive husband, the prince’s cameos in the interview largely consist of him
chiming in to voice his wholehearted support for Meghan and all her ventures.
Harry relates a conversation after the duchess returned from her photoshoot for
the profile: ‘She said, “I’m not a model.” I was like, “No, you are, of course
you can be a model.” And she’s like, “I’m a mom!” And it’s like, “You can be
both”.’
Meghan
remains schtum on a possible biographical Netflix series
After a
camera crew were spotted shadowing the couple at various events, and in light
of their reported ties to director Liz Garbus, there’ve been widespread rumours
about a documentary series chronicling Harry and Meghan’s lives. Davis states,
however, that questions about such projects ‘are met with half-answers shrouded
in winks, codes, and redirection’, noting that while ‘the couple has directly
smashed rumours of a reality show’, Meghan does say: ‘The piece of my life I
haven’t been able to share, that people haven’t been able to see, is our love
story.’ When asked to clarify if this would take the form of a documentary, she
adds that she’s ‘not trying to be cagey,’ but will state only that ‘Liz Garbus
is incredible,’ refusing to be drawn on further details.
She feels
that being viewed as an outsider made her life as royal untenable
The duchess
reveals that her former life as an actress had given her plenty of experience
in playing a role – ‘My entire job was “Tell me where to stand. Tell me what to
say. Tell me how to say it. Tell me what to wear, and I’ll do it”.’ Davis adds,
however, that Meghan feels ‘her problems stemmed from her being an American,
not necessarily a Black American… Her desire to ask lots of questions… seemed
to violate an unspoken social norm.’ Meghan also re-asserts an issue raised in
last year’s Oprah interview – the fact that there is in fact precedent for
royals pursuing independent working lives – saying: ‘That, for whatever reason,
is not something that we were allowed to do, even though several other members
of the family do that exact thing.’
Meghan
values her role as a hands-on mother and wishes to ‘protect’ her children
The duke
and duchess’s children, Archie and Lilibet, are mentioned frequently in the
interview, and even make a number of in-person cameos. Granted privileged
access to the family’s daily life, Davis joins Meghan to collect her son from
preschool. Reflecting on the differences of life in California, Meghan stresses
the importance of her children not being besieged by cameras, as they might be
on the school run in the UK: ‘That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy. That
makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child.’
She’s
hopeful for a positive relationship with the Royal Family moving forward
Meghan Markle on the Struggle of ‘Not Being Able to
Afford’ Her $14M House
"I don't want to go and look at all the things I
can't afford, that doesn't feel good."
by JENNIFER
SAVIN
AUG 30, 2022
Who are the
Queen's grandchildren?
by
Cosmopolitan UK
In a new
interview with The Cut, by way of promoting her podcast Archetypes, Meghan
Markle has shared more about the adjustments she and husband, Prince Harry,
went through after leaving their roles as senior working royals. In particular,
the Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about the challenges they faced when
looking for a new home together, outside of the UK, saying that when they
initially fell in love with the Montecito mansion they live in now, they
weren't sure they could afford it.
Described
by journalist Allison P Davis, who went to Meghan and Harry's home to conduct
the interview, as evoking a "classic Tuscan villa, a Napa vineyard and a
Beverly Hills country club", the property certainly sounds very special.
"We
were looking in this area (Montecito, California) and this house kept popping
up online in searches," Meghan explains, when asked about their relocation
from London.
She then
adds that, at first, they were reluctant to view the place as they didn't 'have
jobs' and its price tag was a cool $14.65 million. "We didn't have jobs,
so we were just not going to come and see this house. It wasn't possible. It's
like when I was younger and you're window shopping – it's like 'I don't want to
go and look at all the things that I can't afford, that doesn't feel
good'."
Meghan also
added that she and Prince Harry did "everything they could" to get
the home, as it sparks feelings of joy and calm as soon as you enter it.
"It's healing, you feel free." The pair have both signed various
multi-figure deals with leading brands, such as Netflix and Spotify, since
stepping down from their royal roles, which will have no doubt helped along the
way.
The Duchess
said that the garden was a huge draw too, and spoke about two intertwined palm
trees in the garden of the property, remarking that they were the first thing
Prince Harry noticed about the nine-bedroom, sixteen-bathroom estate (that
comes complete with a pool and tennis court).
"See
how they're connected at the bottom?" Meghan said. "He goes, 'My
love, it's us' and now everyday Archie goes by us, he says 'Hi momma, hi
papa'."
In other
royal homes news, much has been made about Prince William and Kate Middleton,
Duchess of Cambridge, and their decision to move from their Kensington palace
apartment to Adelaide Cottage on the Queen's Windsor Estate. Some aren't happy
about the switch-up given the current cost of living crisis, saying it seems
indulgent and insensitive for the Cambridge family to adopt another residence
(they'll be keeping their Kensington spot, as well as a country home in Norfolk
too).
To clarify,
the Cambridge's use of the property is a gift from the Queen and she has given
permission for the Duke and Duchess to lease it from the Crown Estate using
their own private funds. The Crown Estate is not managed by the Queen, but its
income does have some impact on how much money she is given each year.
Meghan and
Harry are due to visit the UK this weekend as part of a series of charitable
engagements, including the One Young World Summit in Manchester which starts on
5 September.
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