Meghan Markle has suffered a new blow, and it comes from an unexpected source. The Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, may be feeling envious across the pond, suggests Express reporter Adam Toms.
A Royal Wedding in Gloucestershire
Peter Phillips, the King's nephew, married Harriet Phillips, formerly Sperling, last week at All Saints' Church in the small Gloucestershire village of Kemble. The wedding was attended by senior royals, including the monarch, Queen Camilla, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales. After the ceremony, celebrations continued at Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate.
The couple, who reportedly met at a sporting event where their daughters from previous relationships were present, conducted themselves with dignity. They posed for cameras before and after the wedding, officially becoming husband and wife. Harriet, a relatively unknown NHS nurse, won new admirers with her stunning Emilia Wickstead dress. The pair are seen as a modern example for the monarchy as it adapts to the 21st century.
Harriet Sperling: A Modern Royal Role Model
Royal expert Tessa Dunlop praised Harriet's "quiet Christian faith and NHS work ethic" in an interview with the Sun, calling her "the blueprint for a modern, unshowy monarchy." Dunlop added that Harriet is "the real deal"—a divorcee and single mother who speaks to modern, blended Britain, and as a middle-aged nurse, embodies public service within the royal family. The wedding was described as "gloriously modest and incontrovertibly English."
Contrast with Meghan Markle
Harriet appears to embody qualities that Meghan Markle does not, according to the article. Meghan was initially hailed as a modern face of the monarchy, with a wider appeal across Britain and the world. However, after she and Prince Harry stepped back from royal life, they relocated to California, where they have pursued celebrity status and criticized the royal family, rather than serving as integral members of the Crown.
The Duchess seems to crave attention and public adoration and cannot accept being told no. In contrast, Harriet offers a low-key, service-oriented example. Although Peter Phillips is 19th in line to the throne, the couple represents what the monarchy needs. The article suggests Meghan likely feels twinges of jealousy from across the Atlantic.
