Meghan Markle started the year off on the right foot by launching her new Instagram account, which was initially well received but is already generating some controversy.
The @meghan account, which now has 1.2 million followers, has given a lot to talk about, not only because of a mistake that users have pointed out, but also because of the name that the Duchess of Sussex chose to introduce herself in the world of social media.
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As for the name of her account, Meghan decided to leave aside her paternal surname and opt only for her royal title, “Duchess of Sussex.”
This choice has been the subject of criticism, as many consider it contradictory to continue using a title associated with the monarchy, especially after both she and Harry relinquished their royal duties almost five years ago.
But that’s not all. The rumor of a possible divorce has gained momentum again because of the way Meghan posted her name on Instagram.
According to Newsweek, “she styled herself Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rather than the more conventional Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, which she continues to use on her Sussex.com website.”
This change might seem harmless to most people and could have been a simple accident.
After all, Prince Harry himself is said to have recorded the first video that was posted on his Instagram account.
However, this detail was bound to generate speculation, as it is how royals signal the marital status of a divorced woman.
Royal commentator Alastair Bruce commented to Sky News, “The palace made an announcement about what the duke and duchess were to be called. But it inadvertently gives all the wrong messages because, in convention, the style suggested is the one adopted to express divorce.”
Furthermore, Bruce added that “placing the first name and comma before the title is the template for a divorced wife.”
This recent slip by Meghan is especially awkward, as the couple has been dealing with rumors of a secret divorce in the British press.
So, between a fresh start on social media and old speculation, Meghan Markle seems to be caught in a whirlwind of media attention that just won’t stop.