How tabloids scolded Meghan Markle and praised Kate Middleton for the same actions: a review
'17.01.2020'
Source: Gossip
"Megsit" is now one of the most discussed topics in the press! The refusal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties came as a surprise not only to the public, but, as they say, to the Queen herself. "Gossip". Many people wonder what really made Prince Harry and Meghan Markle give up their lives under the protocol, and many are sure that the British tabloids are to blame!
Buzzfeed reporters compared publications about Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle and came to the conclusion that, covering the life of the two duchesses, reporters followed double standards! For the same actions, they praised Kate and criticized Megan. We suggest you study the selection of high-profile headlines and conclude by yourself whether the press was unfair to Meghan Markle.
Hand on belly
- “Don't wait long! Pregnant Kate gently strokes her belly before going on maternity leave. Prince William says labor can start any minute. ”
- “Why can't Meghan Markle get her hands off her stomach? Experts tackle the issue that the whole nation is discussing. Is it about pride, vanity, pretense, or is this a new technique for developing a bond with a child? ”.
Avocado
- “Kate's morning sickness remedy? Prince William got an avocado for pregnant Kate. "
An Express article dated September 14, 2017 said that a little boy, whose mother also felt unwell during pregnancy, presented Prince William with an avocado fruit as a present. In response, the prince promised to give it to his wife and wished the boy’s mother health.
- "Meghan Markle's favorite avocado is linked to human rights abuses and drought - a shame for millennials."
“The pregnant Duchess of Sussex loves avocado toast, while the cultivation of this fruit is associated with illegal deforestation, excessive water consumption and widespread destruction of the environment in the places where it is grown,” wrote in the same edition of Express on January 23, 2019.
Christmas with family
- “Carol has won the battle royale! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend their second private Christmas with the Middleton family, not the Queen at Sandringham. ”
- “Doesn't the queen deserve better than an unpleasant holiday truancy? Richard Kay explores the impact of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision not to celebrate Christmas with the royal family. ”
“Royal sources said yesterday that the Queen understood and approved of William and Kate's decision not to spend Christmas with her. One of them said: “Her Majesty understands that many young couples face this problem and recognizes how close Katherine's relationship with her family is,” wrote about Kate and William in a December 16, 2016 Daily Mail article.
“The thing is, the Queen expects the family to be with her during the holiday season. For the queen, for whom the tradition of family gatherings is so important, the absence of Harry and Megan will cause great sadness. This will be a source of disappointment, - so in the same Daily Mail on November 13, 2019 spoke about Harry and Megan. "
Footwear
- “Kate Middleton just proved which shoes are the most functional for the summer. Two different looks, one pair of wedge sandals. ”
- "Meghan Markle broke protocol at Bondi Beach" (talking about similar shoes).
Personal business
- "Keith and William's business: The Duke and Duchess secretly founded companies to protect their brand, just like the Beckhams."
- “They cashed out like a king! As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle registered more than 100 items from hoodies to socks six months before breaking with the monarchy: the empire is worth an estimated £ 400 million. ”
“Starting their own companies will allow William and Kate, if they so choose, to make countless different products, from tea towels to coffee cups. Kensington Palace officials said the couple were taking "reasonable steps" to protect their rights, Kate and William described in the January 17, 2014 Daily Mail.
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“The Sussexes want to put their name on dozens of products, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, magazines and gloves that can be used to benefit the newly formed Sussex Royal Foundation. Experts say that Harry and Meghan were actively preparing to leave the royal family a few months ago and submitted applications for registration of trademarks for the commercial protection of their brand, "- this is how Prince Harry and Meghan announced the decision in the same Daily Mail on January 9, 2020. ...
Public display of emotions
- "Prince William broke the royal tradition of keeping an outward calm and supported his brother Harry after his confession of the anguish after the death of Princess Diana."
- "Royal Split: Prince Harry and Meghan Neglected British Endurance - Is That Good?"
“Yesterday, Prince William supported Brother Harry's bold admission of his heartache - and thereby broke the tradition of the so-called 'hard upper lip' (a common expression in Britain, meaning the restraint of monarchs. - Ed.). William said, “It might be a time and place to keep your composure, but not at the expense of your health,” wrote The Sun on April 19, 2017.
“Meghan Markle and Prince Harry broke royal tradition again in their last TV interview, in which they claimed they“ exist, not live ”. The couple gave up the restraint of previous generations of royalty and raised the Generation Therapy flag as they showed their emotions to the world, but were they right? - asked the same The Sun on October 23, 2019.
Fragrances in the Abbey
- "How Kate Perfumed the Abbey."
- "The dictator-fiance Megan wanted to have air fresheners in the 'musty' chapel of St. George of the XNUMXth century, but the palace refused her."
“It was reported that the new Duchess of Cambridge asked for her favorite scented candles and toiletries from the luxury perfume brand Jo Malone to perfume the abbey. A set of candles and lotions with citrus aromas, including orange blossom, grapefruit and lime, as well as basil and tangerine, was ordered, ”the Daily Mail wrote on May 4, 2011.
“Megan wanted the staff to go around the entire chapel with scent dispensers before anyone arrived. The royal family staff politely but firmly told her that this was the queen's chapel and that it should not be done here. I don't believe they said no, because they thought it might affect the chapel. I think it was a principled position. This is the place where royal weddings, funerals and even the royal vault are held. I do not believe that such requests have been received before, ”- such words of an insider were quoted in the Daily Mail article dated November 30, 2018.
Wedding flowers
- "Everything can be expressed with colors."
- "The Royal Wedding: How Meghan Markle's Bouquet Put Princess Charlotte's Life at Risk."
“As for the bridal bouquet, there was nothing regal about Kate Middleton's modest arrangement of simple seasonal flowers. Like the bride herself, the bouquet was elegant and discreet. Nevertheless, a secret story was hidden behind this modest bouquet. Kate, a commoner duchess, carefully selected flowers with real meaning. She is obviously well versed in the language of flowers, a little-known romantic relic of the 29th century. So, lilac in her bouquet means the first emotions of love, lily of the valley - the return of happiness, hyacinth means constancy, myrtle - love, ivy represents fidelity, ”wrote in Express on August 2011, XNUMX.
“Meghan Markle was holding a bridal bouquet, the flowers of which were used in the flower crown of Princess Charlotte and other girls. We found out that baby crowns were made from flowers that can be deadly, especially for children. Megan's bouquet was made of forget-me-nots, sweet peas, lily of the valley, jasmine and other flowers. But lily of the valley is a highly poisonous forest flowering plant, and swallowing it can be deadly! Since Meghan's bridesmaids were so young, this was not the best decision. Other brides have also used these flowers, including Kate Middleton, Princess Eugenie and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, ”wrote in Express on October 13, 2019.
Baptism without a queen
- “A radiant Kate lovingly looks at Prince Louis during his christening. She and William first appeared in public together as a family of five (but the Queen missed the big day). ”
- "The Queen will not be at Archie's christening as Meghan, Harry and the godparents planned to perform the ceremony today, but had to reschedule the date after realizing that Her Majesty and Prince Charles were already taken."
“The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh missed a family event. It is clear that the decision was not made for health reasons and was agreed between the Queen and the Dukes of Cambridge some time ago. The 92-year-old queen has a busy week ahead of him, on Tuesday in the center of London there are high-profile celebrations to mark the centenary of the Air Force, and on Friday the visit of US President Donald Trump is expected, ”Louis said in a Daily Mail article of July 9, 2018.
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“The situation has surprised some senior staff at Buckingham Palace, who believe the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should have planned the day better. “They are young, they are taking a different path than other members of the royal family, but they should not do it without regard to tradition,” one of them said, ”wrote in the Daily Mail about Archie's christening on July 4, 2019.
Match outfits
- "Kate's stylish coat was in perfect harmony with the image of the queen."
- "How Meghan Markle's hat confusion almost led to problems with the queen."
“This is a trendy challenge that many of us will never face: what exactly can you wear for tea with the queen? The Duchess of Cambridge met this challenge yesterday by coordinating her outfit with the Queen's powdery blue ensemble, ”wrote the Mirror on February 14, 2013.
“The Queen's aides told Megan that she will be wearing a green hat in respect to those who died in the fire of Grenfell Tower. It is said that the queen was “bewildered” when Meghan showed up without a hat - the duchess didn’t realize that she had to wear it too. The Queen's staff are said to have flagged Meghan's mistake as “lack of respect,” wrote the Mirror on October 29, 2018.
Opinions on the style and image of the duchesses
- Sarah Vine: “How Kate Middleton went from monotony to showiness. From eyebrows and Pilates to being a style icon. Our expert reveals the secrets of the impressive images of the Duchess of Cambridge ”.
- Sarah Vine: “My note on Meghan Markle after her participation in the Vogue magazine. We, the real British, prefer the true queens over the fashion queens. ”
“We see a woman in her prime: stylish, confident and positively radiant, showing off one spectacular outfit after another - and it's fun to watch,” Kate said in a June 16, 2019 Daily Mail article.
“True royalty is tradition and duty, selfless service and dedication - year after year, season after season. This does not mean that the monarchy cannot or should not keep up with the times, it just must resist the temptation to be defeated by passing cultural trends. Fashion is the complete opposite of this. And as the most famous bible of fashion, Vogue perfectly exemplifies its transitory and fluid nature, ”wrote the expert about Meghan in the same edition on July 29, 2019.
But do you think the British press was unfair to Meghan Markle?
