Meghan Markle is reportedly facing disappointment over the setbacks in the relaunch of her podcast, Archetypes, especially as Queen Camilla makes significant strides with her own podcast-related initiatives. The contrast between their respective projects has become a point of interest in royal circles and among the public.
Queen Camilla is currently gaining positive attention for her ongoing successes, particularly with the announcement that she will host The Queen’s Reading Room Festival later this year. This event, which builds on her podcast’s theme, highlights her engagement with literary communities and her commitment to promoting reading and literature, reported the Sun.
It is set to feature the likes of big wigs, such as, “Harry Potter Miriam Margolyes and Helena Bonham Carter, thrill-writer Harlan Coben, and a special musical showcase of the musical comedy Operation Mincemeat,” as per the website. “Given Meghan’s apparent disinterest in Queen Camilla I doubt if she has a nice word to say about her or her podcast,” she said.
Denise Palmer Davies, brand expert and director of Borne Media, expressed similar sentiments, noting: “After all the hurtful things Harry has said about Camilla, she has finally got her own back on them.” She noted that Camilla’s podcast success is the “perfect revenge,” adding to the outlet: “I bet Meghan in particular will be livid over the whole thing, and probably a bit embarrassed that hers fell at the first hurdle.”
Meanwhile, sources close to Meghan Markle have suggested that she is experiencing frustration due to the delay in the revival of her podcast, Archetypes. Initially launched with considerable fanfare, the podcast aimed to explore the stereotypes that hold women back. However, its expected return has now been postponed until next year, leading to speculation about the challenges behind the scenes.
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, spoke to Fabulous magazine about the situation, suggesting that the Duchess of Sussex is likely feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration as she watches the Queen Consort’s endeavors flourish while her own project stalls. The delay in Meghan’s podcast relaunch is seen as a setback in her efforts to establish a consistent and influential media presence after stepping back from royal duties and moving to the United States with Prince Harry.
