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The discussion centers on Meghan Markle's claim during the Oprah interview that she was naive about the monarchy and did not search for Prince Harry online before dating him. Skepticism is expressed regarding her claim that she did not know how to curtsy until right before meeting the Queen. The hosts explore how an American actress could enter such elite social circles, suggesting she may have had handlers.
The discussion turns to the "trapped" narrative presented in the Oprah interview, where Harry claims he was stuck in the institution and Meghan showed him a way out. Lizzie Cundy comments on Markle's "strong personality" and her refusal to follow royal protocols, such as using the Queen's doctors. The hosts examine whether Markle truly intended to embrace the role of a working royal.
The hosts compare Meghan Markle to Wallace Simpson, the American divorcee for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936. They note that Markle and Prince Harry are actually distant cousins and discuss the historical parallels of an American woman disrupting the British monarchy. The segment examines the "greatest love story" narrative versus the reality of political upheaval.
Real estate broker Alice Mason is cited as a prominent New Yorker who lived as white for 35 years before her black ancestry was revealed. The discussion shifts to Meghan Markle, describing her as "racially ambiguous" and noting the friction her entry caused within the British Royal Family. Prince Harry's decision to step back from royal duties is compared to the shunning faced by those who leave their lineage.
