Meghan Markle’s Frogmore ‘Spiritual Cleanse’ Drama

0:00 Ah Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome through palace Intriya. I'm your host, Mark Francis, who report suggests Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet see King Charles very differently from how the rest of the world does. According to Hello, a friend of the Duke and Duchess of SUSSEXSS, the children have little understanding of the royal family as an institution because Harry and Meghan have deliberately tried to give them as normal a childhood as possible. The friend said, The truth is they don't really have any concept about who they are, referring to the wider royal family. The source added that Harry and Meghan are very good at keeping them away from it all, so they live as normal little kids. That would be a very different experience from that of their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who have grown up attending major royal events and gradually being introduced to public life. Royal author Tom Quinn had previously said Archie has become fascinated by castles. Quinn claimed he loves the idea that his granddad lives in the castle adding that many of Archie's favorite books are about kings, princesses and castles. Broadcaster Kirsty also argued, in about twelve years time, these children will rebel. They will come to the UK, meet their cousins, another family, and bitterly resent their British life being taken from them. Gossip columnist Rob Shooter said a friend of Diana unnamed, believes that the late Princess of Wales would have taken a very different approach to the media than the one her youngest son has adopted. The friend that told Shoot Diane understood exactly

1:33 how the media worked. She never saw every journalist as the enemy. She bought relationships with the people she trusted and used those relationships to meet sure her voice was heard. The source argued that Diana viewed the press as something to manage rather than fight, maintaining relationships with respected royal correspondents and editors to help shape public understanding of her story. Another Royal inside echoed that assessment, saying she was incredibly media savvy. She couldn't control every headline, but she knew she could shape the conversation by working with journalists she respected. She played the long game. Harry has long argued that his legal battles against British newspapers are driven by what happened to his mother and by a desire to protect both her memory and his own family. According to Shooter's source, however, Diana might have viewed that strategy differently. The source said, Harry thinks he's protecting Diana's legacy, but Diana believed understanding the media was far more effective than declaring war on it.

2:27 That's why she would be disappointed by the path he's chosen. In The Independent, Tessa Dunlop writes, Prince Harry is on a losing streak and it could be about to get even worse. Among those of us naive enough to hold out for happy endings, there is a sense of frustration that the King has not done more to give his stubborn manchild, still haunted by the early death of his mother, a soft landing. But that is too profoundly misunderstand the ancient institution. Ever since Queen Victoria's time, their posturing as Britain's first family has been just that posturing. The British monarchy is extraordinary outlier, and it has not survived revolution, regicide, rebellion, abdication and democracy. To take a risk with a leaky prince who will very soon be yesterday's news. The Middleton power pose at the foot of snowed and served as a timely reminder that Prince George is fast growing up.

3:17 Once he finds his feet and gets a girlfriend, will anyone really care about hazard mags a couple of discrundles in California. Far safe to keep them at arm's length until that moment in the sun has passed. If that makes the King seem heartless, it is worth bearing in mind that the royal family are not like the rest of us. Boarding schools, legions of staff, married lovers, and to coin Harry's phrase, generational pain all point to a relationship between Charles and his second son that was never close by conventional standards for a man in his late seventies. Charles has a lot on his plate and Harry is low down on the list of priorities. The King does not need to be a soft touch. On the contrary, the Conservative press, Royalty's lifeblood is enjoying Harry's purgatory at the hands of his non plussed father. Born into the institution, Harry lost sight of what its Tae sands for. Perhaps he never understood and was too quick to Trash's family and set off for the sudden uplands of a California in Havana that has left his life poorer but not more private. He didn't pause to weigh up the long term impact of his impetuous move. He didn't stop to think.

4:15 But we do have time to think. Family dysfunction has long been baked into the bricks of the now redundant Buckingham Palace. No one is perfect. Biographers have testified that behind closed doors, royals can occasionally appear cold, unsympathetic, unfriendly, even all the things Dutchess Difficult accused them of. You can't pick your hereditary monarchy, and they are unlikely to change anytime soon. According to Radar Online, Meghan consider bringing in a spiritual adviser to perform what sources described as a spiritual cleanse of Frogmore Cottage before the birth of Prince Archie. The report claims the idea stemmed from Meghan's interest in feng Shui and holistic wellness, rather than any formal religious ceremony. When unnamed source told the publication, Meghan has always been full of Hollywood style superstitions about astrology, physics in feng shui, so it's no surprise she wanted a spiritualist to conduct a cleanse of Frogmore College after her feng shuai specialist she consulted, so it may be the best move to give her a peace of mind.

5:11 She didn't like to think of it as an exorcism, though, more of a spiritual cleanse of her home. According to the same source, the proposed visit would have focused on creating what Meghan believed would be a peaceful environment before Archie's arrival. Another unnamed source claimed Meghan became very hormonal in the lead up to her birth, so if a visit from an exorcist would have helped calm her down, what would have been the harm. The article goes on to allege that Palastaff discouraged the idea, reportedly telling Meghan there was no place for this kind of kooky superstition on royal property. Megan previously had demonstrated interest in feng shui. Writing on her former lifestyle blog, The Tig. She once described the ancient Chinese practice this way, The ancient Chinese art of feng Shui has been practiced for nearly three thousand years. The corps of feng Shui is about making you feel comfortable and at ease in your home, so that it can translate into every aspect of your life.

6:02 More palacy just a moment. King Charles has given family members memorable nicknames over the years. Shortly after Megan joined the Royal family, reports claimed he began calling her Tungsten, comparing her to the exceptionally strong metal because of what he saw as her resilience and determined nation. According to reports at the time, the nickname was intended as a compliment. Branding expert Richard E tells The Express Meghan has worked hard to establish herself outside the institution. She continues to use the Duchess of Sussex title, which remains one of the most valuable assets in her personal brand. It's a balancing act because the title undoubtedly opens doors globally, but it also keeps her from intrinsically linked to the royal family.

6:45 She has distanced herself from. My advice would be to decide on one clear, long term strategy. If Meghan wants to build a lasting global lifestyle empire entirely on her own terms, then gradually placing less emphasis on the royal title would demonstrate confidence in the strength of her own name. For I News, Catherine Meyer writes the difficult truth about Megan Mirkall Britain needs her and Berlin versus Catherine of Aragum, Diana versus Camilla, Kate versus Meghan. Throughout history, royal women have been pitted against each other. Pinioned in the public eye, they find themselves pressed into service to tell reductive stories about all women, prosecute culture wars and create riffs their misuse in facts wider attitudes. They become characters, demonized or celebrated for impossible perfection. Princess Diana still tingles with Queen Camella, and every female royal of modern times is measured against the Elizabeth or Victoria and invariably found wanting. Now cartoonish versions of Meghan Markel, Duchess of Sussex, and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, are slugging it out, each attached to projected value sets. Megan progressive and liberal, Kate small Seed, conservative and traditional. An economy of hate has grown up around the Sussexes, and especially Meghan to her detractors, and in short of a full blooded assault on her character, represents an attack on all they claim to hold deer.

8:06 Unlike other organizations, the monarchy can only add to its balcony line up via marriage or reproduction. How should the institution woo back the demographics who saw themselves reflected in the Sussexes and suspect that the very characteristics they identify with, including Megan's biracial heritage, underpin the failure to retain them as working royals. The job of royaling is nebulous. A good deal of it consists of meeting the public, and here too, the paucity of windsors is taking a toll. Health problems and advancing age threaten some of the family's most dedicated performers. This is a serious problem. I have to be seen to be believed. Elizabeth the second supposedly equipped. Like many facts about royal women, this may be myth.

8:47 The late Queen herself attributed the quote to Victoria. The sentiment, however, is accurate, and there you have it. If you'd like to email us Sara Tresses thee Palace intrigu at gmail dot com. If you're listening on Spotify, leave us a comment. If you're listening on Apple, become a Premium subscriber for just five bucks a month and get this show commercial free. We appreciate all your support. A Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This air is palace intrigue, good times,