Royal expert: Meghan reaching 'breaking point' amid growing criticism
Royal commenter Victoria Arbiter has praised Meghan Markle, 37, for her handling of recent criticism, but warned the new mum could reach her "breaking point" because of the negativity she has been facing.
Most recently, the Duchess was mum-shamed for how she held her son Archie, and ridiculed for not allowing people to take photos of her at Wimbledon – and unlike her former peers in Hollywood, she’s no longer allowed to “clap back at the haters.”
Speaking to Today, Victoria - who covered the royal wedding for CNN alongside Anderson Cooper - said, "As far as her American fans go, there has been a sense there’s not been enough done to protect her - at some point, you have to wonder what is going to be the breaking point.”
"Yes, she keeps on trucking at the moment but it can’t be anything but incredibly difficult,” she said.
“We need to let Meghan blossom and let her do the job she’s in the royal family to do and perhaps hold back on some of the criticism,” she added.
‘They don’t make it easy’
Victoria also seemed to suggest that Meghan, a former actress, may be struggling with the royal family's strict rule against addressing negative press directly.
"It’s very difficult when you come from previously celebrity background where a publicist can stand up for you or come out and say, ‘no, that report is categorically untrue,’” she explained.
Surprisingly, the ex-Suits star may have made the most candid comment she’s ever given about the treatment she has received on the red carpet for the premiere of The Lion King, while speaking with US musician Pharrell Williams.
The ‘Happy’ hit-maker praised the Duke and Duchess’ marriage, saying, “So happy for your union. Love is amazing. It’s wonderful.”
"Thank you," Meghan responded. "They don't make it easy."
While the “they” wasn’t spelled out, it does seem to line up with how the new royal has felt about the British press' constant criticism of her.
Meghan told Vanity Fair in her last interview before she and Harry were engaged that she doesn't read tabloid reports. “I don’t read any press. I haven’t even read press for Suits," she said.
"The people who are close to me anchor me in knowing who I am. The rest is noise,” she added.
Additional reporting by Tanya Edwards.
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