Former members of the royal family, Diana Spencer and Meghan Markle, are the focus of this episode. Meghan's fascination with Princess Diana and her pursuit of Prince Harry are discussed. Prince Harry's background and reputation, as well as his concern for Meghan's safety, are explored. Meghan's efforts to charm the royals and her engagement to Harry are also highlighted.
Megan Markle's admiration for Princess Diana played a significant role in her connection with Prince Harry.
Despite the intense media scrutiny, Megan and Harry made efforts to protect their privacy and denounced the abuse Megan faced.
Deep dives
Introduction to the Podcast and its Theme
This podcast episode of 'Even the Rich' is an encore of the very first series. It features the stories of Princess Diana and Megan Markle, two women who enchanted the world in different eras. The podcast explores their lives, the influence of their stories, and delves into the reasons behind Harry and Megan's decision to leave the royal family.
Megan Markle's Fascination with Princess Diana
Megan Markle, as a young girl, became obsessed with Princess Diana. She watched Diana's funeral and was deeply moved. In adulthood, Megan admired Diana's empathy, fashion sense, and her efforts to make a difference in the world. This admiration for Diana played a part in Megan's connection with Prince Harry, as he was also influenced by his mother's tragic experience in the public eye.
The Beginning of Harry and Megan's Relationship
Harry and Megan met for a drink at a private club in London and immediately hit it off. Their second date involved a camping trip to Botswana, which solidified their bond. Despite the intense media attention and racist tabloid articles, their relationship continued to thrive. They made efforts to protect their privacy, with Harry even releasing a statement denouncing the abuse and harassment Megan faced.
Megan's Journey to Joining the Royal Family
As their relationship progressed, Megan focused on preparing herself to become part of the royal family. She received etiquette lessons, shut down her lifestyle blog, and removed revealing photos from her social media accounts. Eventually, Harry proposed during a cozy night at home, and Megan accepted, announcing her engagement and her decision to give up her acting career in a joint interview with Harry.
In this encore series, we’re going beyond the headlines (and behind palace walls) to bring you the true stories of Diana Spencer and Meghan Markle. They enchanted the world, but it turns out life in the royal family is far from easy. In this episode, Meghan, who grew up idolizing Princess Di, scores a blind date with destiny. And by destiny, we mean Prince Harry.
This episode originally aired on March 17, 2020.
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