Meghan Markle’s life appears to be picture-perfect with a successful business, a devoted husband, two lovely children, and a stunning mansion in California. However, her stepmother, Roslyn Markle, shed light on why Meghan is estranged from certain family members, attributing it mainly to geographical distance. Prince Harry caused controversy in 2017 by suggesting that the royals were the family Meghan never had, following their Christmas festivities with the Royal Family at Sandringham.
Roslyn, who was married to Meghan’s father in the 1960s, shared her insights on Meghan’s family dynamics in a 2017 interview. She explained that it was not a family feud but rather physical distance that played a significant role in the estrangement. According to Roslyn, Meghan’s busy schedule, from attending college in Illinois to working in Argentina and launching her acting career, led to the family members growing apart.
Roslyn defended Meghan, clarifying that Meghan did not purposefully exclude her family but admitted that communication with her sister, Samantha Grant, was limited. Samantha, on the other hand, disputed Roslyn’s claims on Twitter, stating that Meghan had a large supportive family. She dismissed Roslyn’s relationship with Meghan and criticized her for commenting on the situation without accurate knowledge.
In other news, Meghan was seen networking with PR mogul Emma Grede, hinting at a potential expansion of her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The Duchess of Sussex attended a dinner hosted by Grede, known for her work with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand and Khloe Kardashian’s Good American line, promoting female empowerment and collaboration.
Grede shared glimpses from the event on Instagram, showcasing the evening’s atmosphere with Meghan’s wine, the 2024 As Ever Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, flowing throughout.