Lady Glenconner has criticized Meghan Markle because she thought being a member of the royal family was the same as being a film star.
The 91-year-old was one of Queen Elizabeth II’s six maids of honor at the late monarch’s coronation in 1953.
Her royal connections don’t end there – not only did she maintain a childhood friendship with the late queen, but she was also lady-in-waiting to the monarch’s sister, Princess Margaret.
She said the Duchess of Sussex thought she would be “driving around in a golden carriage” after marrying Prince Harry and didn’t know what duties would be expected of her.
The British socialite added that she feels “very sorry” for her husband and said that sentiment is also felt in America.
Lady Glenconner said many of the duties of members of the royal family were “boring”.
Speaking on the Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth podcast, Lady Glenconner said: “I think the thing with Meghan was that she had no idea what was really expected of her.”
“I think she just thought it was like she was a different actress, you know?
“Ride around in a golden carriage and stuff.”
“And actually being a member of the royal family is very boring.”
Lady Glenconner said members of the royal family were expected to meet thousands of people and say something interesting and nice to everyone.
When discussing the king’s coronation, Lady Glenconner said she was sitting next to American politician John Kerry, 79.
The socialite, née Anne Tennant, said she asked him: “What do you think about Harry and Meghan in America?”
Lady Glenconner believes Meghan Markle (pictured) thought being part of the royal family was like being a movie star
She continued: “He said: “We are all very, very sorry for Harry. I think I can just leave it at that.””
Meghan Markle, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, met in 2016 and married two years later.
In January 2020, the couple “left the royal family” and stepped down as senior royals.
They left the UK and signed major media deals with Spotify, from which they have since parted ways, and Netflix.
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