Catherine Mayer, ex-TIME staffer, has written a book called Divide & Rule: Royal Women and Their Battles. The theme appears to be how royal women are demonised for sinister monarchical purposes - the aim is to reveal the truth behind the myth.
On that premise, Meghan’s behaviour is myth; here’s the ‘truth’, ie the reasons behind her conduct:
We didn’t understand her background
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From memory, the only such article was the Daily Mail’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ article, which focused on the neighbourhood of Doria’s home: Daily Mail archived (hopefully the link works).
It was pretty clear how she grew up: the private school; Northwestern and the sorority; the internship in the US Embassy - an upper middle class American upbringing.
Race was a factor
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Palace intrigue was a factor
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California girls was a factor
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’What exactly has she done to earn such hostility?’
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Interestingly, Mayer refers to the Sussex Squad as if they were an organised, recognised entity. Nor does she (in this extract anyway) allude to their undoubted nastiness.
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The babes in the woods
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And finally - the Diana card
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Conclusion
People take Meghan’s side, not because of who she is, but because it suits their agenda. And to do this, they’re prepared to ignore what seem to be obvious truths.