Meghan Markle and a well-known royal photographer has revealed a secret deal aimed at quietly sabotaging Princess Kate's public image. According to insider reports, Meghan did not just seek to elevate her own image but wanted to control and undermine Kate's appearance in the media from behind the scenes.
The leaked messages include coordinated efforts to release unflattering photos of Kate, often timed around polished, glamorous images of Meghan published in the same media cycles. One insider explained that the pattern was too consistent to be coincidental, pointing to calculated image warfare. For example, during a climate event in Edinburgh, unflattering photos of Kate were published before the embargo lifted, showing her in harsh lighting and odd angles, while Meghan’s glowing editorial spread was published simultaneously.
Further evidence includes editing notes from Meghan requesting specific tweaks to Kate’s photos before release, as well as strategically timed delays in releasing certain photos of Kate, particularly those showing her in less favorable moments, such as a Mother's Day charity event.
The leak also indicated payments allegedly made by Meghan to paparazzi to delay or control the distribution of Kate’s photos. This revelation sparked outrage within the palace, with reports of Prince William being furious about the manipulation, especially on days meant to honor important causes.
Following the leak, the palace reportedly initiated heightened security and defensive measures to curb Meghan’s influence over royal media portrayals. Several photographers identified with Meghan’s campaigns have been barred from royal events, and some have faced intense scrutiny and questioning.