Princess Beatrice Slams Meghan Markle for Being ‘Dependent’

Princess Beatrice has criticized Meghan Markle for her continued reliance on the royal family for attention, despite Meghan’s claims of seeking independence. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down from their senior royal roles in 2020, aiming for a more private life in the United States. However, royal commentators suggest that Meghan sought more of the spotlight rather than a quiet life.

Jane Barr, writing in the *From Berkshire to Buckingham* newsletter, argued that Meghan wanted to be a superstar, which contrasts with the lifestyles of other royals like Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who have opted for quieter, more independent lives. Barr stated, “She [Meghan] would not have been happy with the ultimately quiet or truly independent/non-royal lives that William and Harry’s cousins actually live.”

Barr emphasized that Harry and Meghan’s decision to be “half in, half out” of royal duties was unrealistic. Meghan’s aspirations for a high-profile life, leveraging her HRH title and royal status, were evident. Barr added, “Meghan wanted to take her HRH and her title and be a superstar in her own sphere on the international stage,” seeking a life separate from the control of the Crown.

In contrast, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie maintain regular jobs and live more subdued lives without the glitzy partnerships that Harry and Meghan have pursued. Barr pointed out that while Harry feels bitter about being the “spare,” he has always been treated as a senior royal, unlike his cousins who were secondary royals from the start.

Currently, Meghan and Harry are engaged in projects under their lucrative Netflix contract. Meghan is filming a lifestyle and cooking show in Montecito, while Harry is working on a documentary about his favorite sport, polo. Despite their claims of desiring privacy, their continued reference to their royal connections and high-profile endeavors suggest a different motive.