Prince Harry Meghan Markle Marriage a ‘Disaster’
Recently, a new wave of opinions about the royal family has emerged on social networks as a result of claims made by a media expert about the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, calling it a “disaster.” This opinion once again raises one of the most controversial issues related to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Even though this opinion, voiced by some media expert in the process of his analysis of the media coverage of this event, cannot be considered a verdict on the issue, it is definitely one more factor that is being discussed publicly with regard to the place of the Sussexes in the media landscape.
It is quite possible that this opinion will attract many supporters and opponents among those who have been discussing this topic.
A Relationship That is Always Under the Public Eye
After the engagement and marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2017 and 2018 respectively, the lives of the couple started being discussed non-stop by the media. When the whole world admired the modern fairy-tale about a prince and princess, things have changed because of the controversy that emerged.
The choice of the royal couple to resign as senior members of the royal family and live in America has proven to be quite significant. Since then, the couple has been working on their personal projects and still attracts attention.
According to the article, life in the public eye and pressure related to it, together with other reasons, have led to an intricate relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. However, all these problems do not mean that the marriage of the royal couple is completely ruined.
The Contrast Between Public Narrative and Private Reality
Probably, one of the most prominent features discussed regarding Harry and Meghan is the contrast between public narrative and private reality. As the couple’s private lives are not very accessible to everyone, the majority of narratives come from interviews, documentaries, public events, and media. In particular, supporters of the Sussexes say that criticism usually comes from issues of the society and the media, but not from the state of their marriage, since they are quite harmonious.
However, the fact that they do not follow the traditions, their conflicts with the royal system, and changing public attitudes towards them suggest that there are still issues in their relationship. It allowed the Sussexes to become a subject for discussion several years after they had stepped down from their roles in the royal family.
Why the “Disaster” Narrative Still Has Relevance
Use of such language by royalty is not new; however, its exaggeration in the age of social media is undeniable. Narratives about conflict, breakdown, or disasters are more exciting and are likely to result in an endless loop of sensationalism.
In the case of Harry and Meghan, there are several cultural narratives that add to the drama of their narrative:
Courtesy of Eva Rinaldi (Flickr CC0)- monarchy versus independence
- tradition versus celebrity culture
- freedom of the press versus responsibility of the press
- and identity within institutional culture
This is what makes them relevant as topics of conversation.
A Couple Who Has Control Over Its Own Story
Despite receiving criticism and speculations, Harry and Meghan have succeeded in developing their own story through various interviews, documentaries, and collaborations. Specifically, it should be noted that their efforts were directed at presenting their own story, promoting mental health, and discussing how they are represented in the media, which created their unique public image.
Moreover, by having control over their own story, the couple has become one of the most discussed couples in today’s public discourse.
Behind the Headlines
Although the expert opinions and the media analyses might serve as factors contributing to forming perceptions, there is no factual evidence to back up the statements regarding the instability of the marriage in particular, at least compared to other celebrities that had been subjected to similar pressure.
What one can see here is a situation in which a couple exists within an especially public environment in which individual decisions are interpreted in terms of politics and culture.
The very fact of that makes it easy for many people to understand why it was phrases like “disaster” that were used repeatedly not because of anything in particular happening but due to the high cultural significance of the topic.
Conclusion
All in all, the latest comment from the experts regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle only makes things more confusing, but in reality, this is just an opinion rather than a truth.
Just like other aspects about the couple, the truth about their relationship is likely to be between the two extremes – from a complete disaster that some people think it is to the perfect marriage that others argue.
But as long as people are interested in the topic, the debate will go on.
By David Loran Jr
A successful Editor-in-Chief, journalist for over 6 years, writing about important topics that are going on within the U.S. and beyond.
Sources:
Yahoo! Entertainment: Meghan Markle Marriage a ‘Disaster’ for Prince Harry — Expert
Hello!: Prince Archie’s rarely-seen godmother pictured in unseen photos from special family moment
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