King Charles’ upcoming trip to Italy and the Vatican could face an unexpected challenge, as it coincides with Meghan Markle’s newest project, potentially diverting significant media attention away from the royal tour.
Royal commentator Daniela Elser raised the issue prominently in her recent piece for News.com.au. She questioned the timing and asked, “How much media oxygen and attention will Charles realistically end up getting with his tour going up against his daughter-in-law’s latest project?”
According to Ms. Elser, Meghan Markle is unlikely to consider how her new Netflix series, “Confessions,” could overshadow the King’s diplomatic efforts. As she stated, “That, of course, is not the Duchess of Sussex’s concern,” adding pointedly, “The only question that really matters is, will Confessions actually work?”
The commentator didn’t stop there, further labeling the whole endeavor a “painful, teachable lesson” for Netflix and other companies that pour large sums into celebrity projects, expecting fame alone to guarantee success.
She specifically criticized Meghan’s business strategy, describing it as having been “far from smooth sailing.” Highlighting the Duchess’s recent setback with her “McGregor’s Garden-esque veggie patch Insta video,” Ms. Elser pointed out that Meghan had been “embarrassingly rebuffed” by the U.S. Patent Office.
Ms. Elser concluded her critical piece with advice for Meghan, suggesting that successful podcasting requires authenticity rather than avoidance of difficult truths. She wrote, “Glossing over painful truths does not make for good podcasting,” noting that “the most successful podcasts involve a high degree of genuine vulnerability and the hosts’ willingness to open up.”
This emerging narrative sets a challenging stage for King Charles, whose first major diplomatic visit to Italy as monarch could be eclipsed by ongoing drama involving his daughter-in-law. The overlapping timelines have intensified media speculation, fueling a debate over whether royal duties can withstand competing interests from within the family itself.
