Meghan Markle, 44, did not attend the prestigious Met Gala, a move that aligns with concerns raised by US political commentator and royal expert Hilary Fordwich. Fordwich highlights that industry insiders view her behavior as unpredictable, leading to warnings for Hollywood figures.

Reasons Behind the Met Gala Exclusion

Hilary Fordwich states that organizers did not extend an invitation to Meghan due to strained relations with Anna Wintour, the event’s overseer. “But it’s not just Anna that she’s alienated. There are others,” Fordwich notes. She adds, “I know people who know people and they all say the same thing. You know something’s true when you hear, even if it’s second or third hand, ubiquitous feedback and it’s the same thing.”

Fordwich describes Meghan as “viewed as a landmine. Nobody knows when she’s going to go off if you bump into her.” Industry feedback often includes phrases like “It’s too high-risk,” with “risk” emerging as the dominant concern. “People don’t know what she’s going to do or how she’s going to use them and then get dumped. People just find it high-risk. That’s the bottom line,” she explains.

Challenges in the Charity Sector

Discussions on TalkTV with host Mark Dolan point to similar issues in philanthropy. Dr. Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale, indicates that securing donations proves difficult amid negative perceptions of the Sussexes’ public image. Concerns also arise that Invictus Games initiatives center too heavily on Harry and Meghan, overshadowed by unfavorable headlines.

Author Tom Bower’s book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family, reveals that Meghan used the word “I” 49 times during a 10-minute speech focused on opportunities for young people post-Megxit.

Analysis of Public Speaking Patterns

Fordwich agrees with this observation, comparing it to linguistic analysis of presidential speeches. “How many times you mention a word, it shows where your priorities are. It’s the same for everybody,” she says. She observes a pattern in podcasts where discussions shift from causes to personal anecdotes.

Fordwich reflects on Meghan’s background: “Ironically, she had a fabulous life. She’s a very intelligent woman. She’s slim, she’s attractive. She has everything going for her except for the fact that she’s so narcissistic and it’s a great pity because she, like Harry, has squandered all the popularity she did have at their wedding.”