In a move that bridges the worlds of royalty and reality television, the Duchess of Sussex has privately reached out to one of Netflix's biggest stars. Meghan Markle sent a personal, handwritten note to Queer Eye's fashion guru Tan France, a gesture that has left him 'shocked' and deeply moved.
The heartfelt correspondence was in response to France's 2021 memoir, Naturally Tan, in which he penned a surprisingly supportive passage about the Duchess during a time of intense media scrutiny. France had written, "I thought she was incredibly strong and very brave... I related to the feeling of being an outsider."
Appearing on the Keep It podcast, France recounted the moment he received the unexpected mail. "It was the loveliest, loveliest letter... I was shocked that she had even read the book, let alone that she took the time to write to me," he revealed.
The letter, signed "With love, Meghan", contained more than just gratitude. The Duchess, known for her passion for home baking, even included a touching personal detail. "She said that she bakes a lot and she listens to my audiobook whilst she bakes," France shared, highlighting the wonderfully ordinary image of a Duchess multitasking in the kitchen.
This exchange underscores a significant shift in modern celebrity and royal culture. It demonstrates a mutual respect between a high-profile member of the former royal firm and a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community, connected by their shared experiences of navigating fame and public perception.
For France, the letter's impact was profound. He described it as one of the highlights of his career, a validation that his words had resonated with someone he admired. The story offers a rare, intimate glimpse into Meghan's character, revealing a thoughtful individual who takes the time to acknowledge kindness with a personal touch.
