{"id":284880,"date":"2025-11-26T19:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/284880\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:20:11","slug":"meghan-markles-painfully-performative-stunt-may-damage-public-reputation-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/284880\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle’s ‘painfully performative’ stunt ‘may damage public reputation MORE’"},"content":{"rendered":"

A PR expert has criticised the Duchess of Sussex for a \u2018cringeworthy\u2019 claim she made in a recent interview, and how it will greatly impact how she is seen in the eyes of the public\"MeghanDuring an interview, Meghan was announced using her royal title(Image: Getty Images for Fortune Media)<\/p>\n

A public relations expert has criticised Meghan Markle<\/a> for a claim she made in a recent interview which has been dubbed as \u2018cringeworthy\u2019, as she added it is likely to harm her public reputation.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Harper\u2019s Bazaar, it was revealed<\/a> by the journalist that upon entering the house where the interview was taking place, the house manager declared: \u201cMeghan, Duchess of Sussex\u201d – despite it only being the three of them inside. The claim has since caused a stir online, with royal watchers<\/a> and commentators alike slamming Meghan for the action, with one PR expert now claiming that the announcement could have a detrimental impact on how she is viewed by the public.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Prince William makes sweet comment about ‘supportive’ Kate during royal outing<\/a>READ MORE: Sarah Ferguson ‘abandons’ Andrew as she prepares to make her next move<\/a>\"MeghanA PR expert has hit back at Meghan Markle over claims made in a recent interview(Image: Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n

Renae Smith, founder and director of PR firm The Atticism, told the Express <\/a>that not only was the revelation \u2018cringeworthy\u2019, it was \u2018painfully performative\u2019 to those who witnessed it.<\/p>\n

She told the publication: “That would have been planned. There is no universe in which something like that happens spontaneously. She either agreed to it or requested it. Either way, it is tone deaf.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cThis is the stuff that shapes public opinion of her. Not the cover. From a PR perspective, it is messy (and the cringiest of cringe). And she is consistently messy. Right now she looks confused, reactive and completely disconnected from what actually works for her.”<\/p>\n

\"MeghanThe expert believes Meghan’s royal announcements have damaged her reputation(Image: John Angelillo\/UPI\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

Smith added that in terms of Meghan\u2019s public image: \u201cIt\u2019s the inconsistency that hurts her the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PR expert\u2019s sentiment was echoed by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams <\/a>, who is also an etiquette expert, as he also confirmed that the announcement was a clear breach in royal protocol.<\/p>\n

Mr Fitzwilliams told the Daily Mail <\/a>the announcement as reported in the interview, \u201cwould make a wonderful skit in the South Park series\u201d, adding: \u201cIt speaks volumes, in an interview calculated not to offend, about the importance Meghan attaches to her royal status.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Fitzwilliams explained that the journalist should be announced to her – rather than Meghan being announced to the journalist and \u201cso this breaks protocol\u201d, adding: \u201cIt also makes her look silly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guidance from Buckingham Palace<\/a> and etiquette guide Debrett’s suggests that it is the visitor who is normally announced, rather than the Royal Family<\/a> member. Debrett’s adds that introductions to the royals are known as ‘presentations’, and it is only necessary to state the name of the person to be presented.<\/p>\n

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