Meghan Markle said she “read a lot of Archie comics” as a kid – as she admitted on her latest podcast Archetypes that she “loves red hair and the name”.
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, today released the third installment in her series as she jetted to Düsseldorf for the start of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023, the Prince-founded Paralympic-style event for servicemen and women.
The royal mother-of-two spoke with A-lister actress Mindy Kaling about the term ‘virgin’ and what it’s like to be a mother during the episode.
During the episode, Meghan spoke about how she “romanticized” the life portrayed in the magazines, explaining, “My son isn’t named after the comics, but I loved her. I collected them.”
After Archie Mountbatten Windsor was born on May 7, 2019, fans of both the comics and Riverdale — the CW teen drama based on the series — were delighted to learn he shares a name with red-haired title character Archie Andrews .
Meghan Markle, 41, has said she “read a lot of Archie comics” as a kid – admitting on her latest podcast Archetypes that she “loves red hair and the name”.
American comics hero Archie is undoubtedly an icon, but he’s not that well known in the UK
I was alone so much as a kid that I read a lot of Archie comics.
She continued, “I always wanted that perfect cookie cutter life — and you looked at that, and the boy in the letterman jacket … I romanticized that.”
“It’s all part of the stuff that makes you have this idea of what you want when you grow up.”
The Duchess further compared herself to the comics character Betty Cooper, who was a love interest of Archie’s.
When Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their son’s name on their Instagram account on May 8, 2019, fans couldn’t resist theorizing that they must be fans of the series
The character has been depicted as popular, with desires to help the homeless, read to the elderly, and rescue wounded animals and birds.
Meanwhile, she also loved cooking and was one of the most intelligent characters in the comic series.
Meghan criticizes that she was ‘lucky’ to be with Harry
The Duchess of Sussex has expressed frustration at being told “a million times” that she was lucky the Duke of Sussex chose her when they got engaged.
Meghan branded the comments as gendered and stereotypical, saying Harry “countered the narrative” by saying: “You got it all wrong. I’m the lucky one because you chose me.’
The former Suits actress said “everyone” made the remarks but gave no further attribution.
Speaking on her latest Archetypes podcast for Spotify with actress Mindy Kaling, Meghan said: “When I started dating my husband, we got engaged. Everyone just said, ‘Oh my god, you’re so lucky, he chose you.’
“At a certain point, after you’ve heard it a million times, you’re like, ‘Well, I picked him, too.’
“But luckily I have a partner who countered that narrative for me and said, ‘You’ve got it all wrong. I’m the lucky one because you chose me’.
“But it’s gendered and it’s archetyped and stereotyped that you’re so lucky, and it just feeds into that idea that you’re waiting for someone to tell you you’re good enough instead of knowing you are.” good alone are enough.’
Meghan said: “I’m a lot more Betty than Veronica and I’m the smart one not the pretty one and will I get the guy one day? All of this stuff was wrapped up in reading Archie comics, and it’s ambitious in a way.
She continued to giggle as she confessed, “I like red hair and I like the name Archie too! It’s full circle!’
The royal couple has not yet revealed why they chose the name Archie for their son, but theories have long abounded.
The American comic book hero is undoubtedly an icon, but he’s actually not that well known in the UK.
However, his profile has risen in the UK thanks to the popularity of Riverdale and heartthrob KJ Apa, who plays Archie on the show.
When Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their son’s name on their Instagram account on May 8, 2019, fans couldn’t resist theorizing that they must be fans of the series.
Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa took to Twitter to celebrate the royal baby’s name, writing: “Best. crossing. je. #Riverdale becomes ROYAL. Happy birthday to Meghan and Harry #archie!’
Meanwhile, the official account for the show tweeted a GIF of its red-headed star putting his Dukes in a boxing ring, with the caption, “Proud to be Archie.”
Spotify today released the Duchess’ third podcast in her Archetypes series, two hours earlier than expected, in which she talks to The Office actress Mindy about the “stigma” of being single.
The new podcast was due to hit the streaming service at 12.30pm today – like last week’s episode starring Mariah Carey – but was released two hours earlier at 10.30am as the couple left for Germany.
The description on Spotify reads: “Meghan speaks candidly with Mindy Kaling, who opens up in an unprecedented conversation about the joys, challenges and stigmas of life as a single, unmarried woman – plus her decision to start a family of her own.
“This episode also stars New York Magazine writer Rebecca Traister as she unpacks the many archetypes that have followed single women for generations.”
Spotify today released the Duchess’ third podcast in her Archetypes series, two hours earlier than expected, in which she talks to The Office actress Mindy about the “stigma” of being single
The episode was released today as Meghan and Harry headed to Germany on the next leg of their mock-royal tour of the UK and Europe – where police will close junctions and set up miles of roadblocks to prevent them and their entourage from getting stuck in traffic stay.
On Thursday, the couple will attend the WellChild Awards, which celebrate the courage of young people from across the UK who are coping with a serious illness or disability.
On their very first visit to Germany, the red carpet is rolled out for the Sussexes – even though they are traveling as private individuals. The pair are greeted with the same breed of heads of state at a reception and book signing at Dusseldorf City Hall today.
The episode was released today as Meghan and Harry headed to Germany on the next leg of their mock-royal tour of the UK and Europe
