Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, found herself in the midst of a family scandal as her distant relatives from Georgia aired out her dirty laundry in a hair-raising video that left her seething with anger.
The Raglins, members of Markle’s extended family on her mother’s side, were taken aback when they discovered their connection to the royal just before her wedding to Prince Harry.
In an exclusive interview with Inside Edition, Markle’s cousins recounted the moment they learned of their ties to the Duchess.
“You all found out just before the wedding?”
questioned senior correspondent Les Triant.
“Yes,” they confirmed, reminiscing about watching the royal nuptials together and expressing hopes of welcoming Meghan and Harry to Georgia in the future.
Despite the family’s initial excitement, not all members foresee a warm reunion with Meghan.
Speaking anonymously, one relative revealed that Markle has distanced herself from them since joining the royal family in 2018, citing perceived social class differences as a barrier to reconciliation.
“We’re clearly in different social classes and we won’t ever speak again,” the family member lamented to Fox News.
Following their departure from the royal family, Meghan and Prince Harry now reside in a lavish $14 million estate in Montecito, California, with their children.
Despite the estrangement, the relative emphasized their contentment with their own family and dismissed any intentions of pursuing a relationship with someone who shows no interest in reconnecting.
The rift between Meghan and her family has been well-documented, with her father Thomas Markle and half-sister Samantha publicly criticizing her decisions and actions.
Thomas infamously skipped her wedding, while Samantha has repeatedly spoken out against her estranged sibling, adding fuel to the ongoing family drama.
In a separate development, Meghan Markle‘s Spotify podcast, Archetypes, concluded its 12-week run this week amid speculation about its performance on the streaming platform.
Royal expert Daniela Elsa suggested that the lackluster reception of the podcast may have unsettled Spotify executives, especially considering the hefty $32 million deal signed with Meghan and Prince Harry.
Elsa pointed out the underwhelming performance of Archetypes compared to other podcasts, noting a decline in rankings and listener engagement following its initial buzz.
Despite the high-profile guests featured on the show, including Andy Cohen and Trevor Noah, Archetypes failed to maintain its early momentum and slipped down the popularity charts on Spotify.
As Meghan wraps up her podcast series with an episode titled “Manifesting a Cultural Shift,” the critical reception of Archetypes raises questions about the future of her ventures outside the royal sphere.
With tensions simmering within her own family and scrutiny from media experts, Meghan Markle faces challenges in navigating her public image and professional endeavors beyond the palace walls.
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