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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing backlash for reportedly mishandling friendships and alienating those close to her. The former actress, who attended the LA Children’s Hospital gala alone this week, has been called out for her habit of ‘ghosting’ friends, leading to strained relationships and growing public criticism.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward spoke to The Sun, highlighting the impact of Meghan’s behavior on her personal relationships. “Well, I think that Meghan has managed to alienate a lot of her former friends,” Seward said, addressing the ways in which Meghan has distanced herself from people over time. According to the expert, the Duchess’s method of abruptly cutting off communication with those who were once close to her has created a pattern of disconnection.
Seward explained the term ‘ghosting’ in this context, which refers to someone disappearing from another’s life without explanation. “She does something which is very distressing for people. She actually sort of just cuts them dead and ghosts them, as it’s called.” For those on the receiving end of such treatment, it can be emotionally taxing, and Seward believes this has significantly contributed to the growing number of people feeling frustrated with Meghan.
The royal commentator went on to describe Meghan’s behavior in even harsher terms. “But to me, it’s just called cutting them dead and not wanting to see them anymore,” Seward continued, pointing out how Meghan’s actions come across as dismissive and difficult for her former friends to handle. “And if they upset her, that’s what she does, and it’s very difficult to deal with somebody like that.”
The consequences of these actions are now becoming more evident, according to Seward, as more people are speaking out about their experiences with the Duchess. “I think that people are just fed up with Meghan,” she remarked, capturing the mounting frustrations that have begun to surface publicly.
Seward also touched on the shift in Meghan’s public persona, contrasting her past demeanor with how she is now perceived. “The point is that people are starting to be actually, you know, speak out about being unhappy with the way that Meghan is,” she said, noting that the once smiling and vibrant Duchess now seems different. “She was all smiles at one stage, and now she just looks different, and it doesn’t look real.”
This criticism adds to the growing list of challenges Meghan Markle faces in maintaining her relationships, both personally and within the public eye.
