Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s ongoing legal battle has brought to light a series of uncomfortable truths for the couple, sparking a wave of backlash from their own supporters in the US.
Royal expert Camilla Tominey, in a scathing analysis for The Telegraph, highlighted that the recent revelations have exposed a different narrative from what the Sussexes portrayed during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Far from being abandoned by the monarchy, it appears that the couple had more control than previously acknowledged.
Throughout the court proceedings this week, it became evident that the Sussexes had a significant level of influence over their own affairs, despite claims of being unsupported by the royal institution.
New evidence surfaced, revealing alleged contradictions in Meghan’s initial statements.
The Duchess, aged 40, is currently entangled in a legal dispute with Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, over the publication of a private letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle.
While Meghan emerged victorious in a previous ruling, the publisher has appealed the decision and presented fresh evidence that could potentially alter the outcome.
Recently, text messages and emails exchanged between Meghan and her former aide, Jason Knauf, were disclosed during a three-day hearing at the High Court.
These communications contradicted some of Meghan’s earlier assertions made during the initial privacy hearing, as reported by The Sun.
One significant revelation was Meghan’s admission of a lapse in memory regarding her interactions with Mr. Knauf concerning the book “Finding Freedom.”
Initially, she claimed ignorance about his involvement in providing details to the authors, but later acknowledged her awareness of the exchanges.
Despite apologizing for any unintentional misinformation, Meghan emphasized that she had no intention to mislead the court.
Email exchanges further unveiled that Mr. Knauf engaged in a two-hour meeting with the authors of “Finding Freedom” to discuss various aspects that Meghan wished to be included.
Personal anecdotes, including sensitive family matters, were shared with the authors to shape a positive narrative surrounding the Duchess.
Mr. Knauf affirmed that he had authorized cooperation with the book’s creators in writing back in December 2018.
Of particular significance was a conversation between Meghan and Mr. Knauf regarding her father’s health and how their relationship would be perceived publicly.
The Court of Appeal reviewed this new evidence as part of the ongoing legal battle initiated by the publisher against the summary judgment granted to Meghan on her privacy and copyright claims.
It was revealed that Mr. Knauf had provided information to the authors of the biography, leading to the Duchess issuing an apology for any misrepresentation in court.
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