Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about the intense media attention she faces and how it impacts her family life.
MEGHAN MARKLE ON BEING HUMAN
Speaking with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Originals’ The Circuit, Meghan addressed her critics head-on. She emphasised her humanity beyond the headlines.
“I just want people to know that I’m a real person,” said the 44-year-old former actress. Meghan described how the relentless clickbait culture can feel dehumanising.
“My friends have to read those things,” she added.
MEGHAN MARKLE KEEPS A CLOSE CIRCLE
Meghan revealed that despite the caricatures painted by the media, she remains grounded. “I have real best friends, the same ones since I was 17.
I’m a real mum. I choose to do school drop-off and pick-up, even though it’s not easy under this landscape,” she said.
The comparisons resonate with many parents who juggle the pressures of public and private life, according to People.
STEPPING BACK FROM ROYAL DUTIES
Meghan Markle painted a vivid picture of normalcy in her Californian life after stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to Montecito.
“We go to a lot of dinners, not in private rooms but in regular restaurants. I really love that we can have fun,” she said.
Her husband, Prince Harry, and her strive to provide a grounded upbringing for their children, despite their unique situation.
MEGHAN MARKLE AND HER FAMILY
Meghan Markle spoke about the challenges her children face due to media scrutiny. “My kids will see those magazines, and we all know how mothers gossip,” she said with frankness.
“I have to choose to move through the world as myself despite all the noise.”
The Duchess urged the public to remember the person behind the headlines. “How would you want someone to treat a real person in your life that you cared about or respected?” she asked.
“Maybe there would be less noise if people remembered that.”
RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING
Meghan’s words strike a chord. Her emphasis on family, normality, and genuine connection highlights her desire to be seen beyond the tabloid coverage.
In a world where public scrutiny often dehumanises, Meghan Markle’s message is clear: she is not a caricature, but a real mother, wife, and woman seeking respect and understanding.
WHAT CAN MEDIA OUTLETS DO TO BE MORE RESPECTFUL TOWARDS PEOPLE IN THE PUBLIC EYE?
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