According to recent reports, Meghan Markle has been drawing comparisons between herself and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Sarah Ferguson has made several appearances on TV interviews in the recent past, prompting Meghan to question why she faced criticism for doing the same. The Duchess of York has been a guest on various daytime television shows, such as This Morning and Loose Women.
Additionally, she has authored numerous books, spanning from adult fiction to children's picture books, including a few autobiographical works detailing her life as a member of the royal family. Surprisingly, Sarah Ferguson has managed to avoid any significant backlash, as reported by She Finds Magazine.
In contrast, Meghan and Harry have faced an overwhelming amount of criticism for their own television appearances and book deals. It is worth noting that their endeavors often centered around the Royal Family and frequently portrayed them in a negative light. As highlighted by She Finds, royal expert and commentator Neil Sean recently discussed this situation, stating:
"The thing that really riles Meghan is that Fergie pops up on things like the ITV daytime show ‘This Morning,’ ‘Loose Women’ and billing herself as the Duchess of York, selling books and possibly doing adverts all under the Royal Family." "Meghan and Harry seemingly don't understand why it's a different rule for her," he continued.
Numerous fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts on this matter. One fan pointed out that Fergie's husband left her, leaving her with no choice but to forge her own path. In contrast, Meghan took the Prince away from the royal family and relocated to another continent. These circumstances make it difficult to draw a direct comparison between the two.
Another fan commented that Meghan's latest projects seem to revolve around complaining about unfairness, which may not resonate well with some audiences. Fergie, on the other hand, was a hardworking Royal for many years and is highly regarded by the family. She shares custody of her children, resides in Great Britain, and consistently demonstrates respect for the hierarchy.
Like Meghan, Fergie is no longer a working royal and is allowed to pursue work opportunities, even in the entertainment industry. However, the key difference lies in the fact that people are more inclined to hire Fergie, while Meghan seems to face challenges in finding employment. It is evident that there are no distinct rules favoring Fergie; she simply possesses a more likable and successful image as an ex-royal at this point.
Despite being a highly prominent member of the royal family, Sarah Ferguson had long been excluded from participating in certain cherished traditions. However, this past Christmas marked a significant turning point as she was granted permission, for the first time in over three decades, to join the rest of the family on their walk from the royal estate in Sandringham to the nearby church for the customary morning service—a time-honored holiday ritual that has endured for generations.
In light of this development, royal experts have shared their insights with Fox News Digital, shedding light on the potential implications for Ferguson and highlighting the contrasting dynamics of her position within the royal family following her scandal, as compared to those of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.