Meghan Markle has ignited curiosity among royal watchers, particularly one expert who questions whether the overwhelming praise for her and Prince Harry is genuine or exaggerated. Jan Moir, a royal commentator, recently shared her thoughts on the outpouring of support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, likening it to the “rising hysteria of someone chained to a radiator in the basement of Archewell Towers, hoping to get home by Christmas.”
Moir’s commentary was featured in a recent Daily Mail article, where she expressed skepticism about the glowing remarks made by current and former employees of the Sussexes. She humorously noted that the flurry of positive statements seemed almost too good to be true.
“Like a cavalry galloping to the rescue of their wounded leaders, former and current employees of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex rushed into print this week to big up their bosses,” Moir wrote. Her comments came in response to an article published by Us Weekly, in which staff members praised Prince Harry and Meghan.
In that piece, employees described Harry as a “super-great guy, no airs and graces, just a regular dude,” while Meghan was lauded as “completely marvelous.” The glowing accolades painted a picture of an ideal workplace, with Markle portrayed as thoughtful, kind, and even a master of gourmet snacks.
However, Moir found the effusive praise hard to digest, remarking, “Pass me that halo and let her duchessy love light shine. For she was kind and thoughtful. She made great gourmet snacks.” The tone of the praise led Moir to question the dynamics between the Sussexes and their staff, suggesting it felt more complex than typical employer-employee relationships.
“As the Sussex staff detailed the positives for posterity, it was hard to determine the true nature of their relationship with their bosses,” Moir continued. “Attorney-client, doctor-patient, jailer-inmate, star-civilian, duchess-serf?”
Her commentary ultimately raised the question: was the outpouring of affection from staff members heartfelt, or did it reflect an exaggerated loyalty that bordered on hysteria? Moir pondered if the workers’ praise was reminiscent of someone desperately trying to win favor: “Was it my imagination, or were the outpourings of these worker drones reminiscent of the rising hysteria of someone chained to a radiator in the basement of Archewell Towers, hoping to get home by Christmas?”
As speculation continues around the Sussexes’ working environment, Moir’s comments add another layer to the ongoing public conversation about the couple’s relationship with their staff and the inner workings of Archewell.
Duchess Difficult and the Enabling Prince? It sounds like a terrible Harry Potter novel 🤣⬇️ https://t.co/P6D5EzZIyU
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