Meghan Markle’s Royal Warning Signs: What She Can Learn from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Tragic Tale

I’m Sage Matthews, a cynical observer who’s seen it all, and I’m here to break down the latest royal drama. As I scroll through my news feed at 2 AM, shaking my head and muttering, “Of course this happened,” I’m reminded that history often repeats itself – and the parallels between Meghan Markle and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy are a stark reminder of the pressures of royal life.

The media frenzy surrounding Meghan Markle’s rise to royal status has drawn comparisons to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the late wife of John F. Kennedy Jr. Several royal experts believe that Meghan could learn valuable lessons from Carolyn’s brief, yet tumultuous life. Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown noted in CNN’s docuseries “America’s Prince” that there were similarities between the two women, saying, “As we’ve seen with Meghan and Harry, there was quite a lot about Carolyn that was a bit ‘Meghanish.'”

Both women were admired for their glamour and elegance, but this came with a price – intense media scrutiny that took a toll on their personal lives. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who died in a plane crash in 1999 at just 33, was known for her poise and kindness, but her life was cut short by the pressures of being a member of America’s “Camelot” family. Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, married into Britain’s royal family in 2018 and has faced similar challenges.

In 2020, Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, stepped back as senior royals, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. Since then, the couple has aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries, including Harry’s 2023 memoir, “Spare,” which revealed embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and further strained his relationship with the royals.

Royal experts stress that while both women faced media pressures, they coped differently. Carolyn withdrew from the press, maintaining her mystique, whereas Meghan embarked on a publicity tour after her royal exit, which backfired and damaged her reputation. “The differences between the ladies far outweigh the similarities,” said Helena Chard, a British broadcaster. “Carolyn shone in an era of glamour and aspiration… She was known as kind, without ego and was loved… Meghan, unfortunately, is not loved by all… Her popularity in recent years has plummeted.”

Carole Radziwill, a Real Housewives of New York alum, also saw parallels between the two women, saying, “I just watched the M&H sit down. Wow… I love how people say Meghan knew what she was getting into…people said the same thing about Carolyn Bessette when she married into the Kennedy family. You could never know.”

As Meghan navigates her new life in California, experts advise her to prioritize her family and find her authentic self. “Meghan has the privilege of time to recognize the gems that she has and carefully plan her future,” Chard said. “Life is not just about celebrity and… building an empire.”

In the end, it’s clear that Meghan Markle has a choice to make: learn from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s tragic tale or continue down a path that may lead to further scrutiny and heartache.

Anyway, can’t wait to see how this gets worse.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, CNN, Fox News Digital, Vanity Fair
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