Meghan Markle reportedly went through image training before her trip to Australia. She recently toured the continent with her husband, Prince Harry. The four-day trip consisted of business, philanthropic, and personal appearances. According to a source, Markle underwent personality coaching before the tour.
Meghan Markle was made to look ‘glamorous but grounded’ before Australia trip, per source
According to RadarOnline.com, Meghan Markle wanted to appear professional and warm on her Australia trip. The insider told the outlet, “Meghan was painfully aware going into Australia that accusations about her being demanding, controlling,” followed her after she quit her royal duties. Further, she was aware, “that this tour would be judged not just on appearances or headlines.”
Markle understood that she would be judged “whether people felt she came across as approachable, warm, and genuinely engaged.” Thus, “an extraordinary level of planning” was undertaken to “soften her image” and tackle “the old ‘diva duchess’ narrative.” The insider continued, “Nothing about the trip was left to instinct.” As such, “Huge amounts of time and money were invested into preparation sessions covering every conceivable detail.”
This included “how she greeted people, how long she held conversations, what subjects she raised publicly, even the emotional tone she projected during appearances.” The individual added, “Advisers were intensely focused on making sure she appeared polished but relatable, glamorous but grounded.”
Her camp allegedly realized “that Australia represented a major reputational test.” Thus, the “Suits” alum wanted “to prove she could command attention without triggering the kind of backlash that overshadowed parts of her royal life.” Another source stated, “This trip was basically preceded by humility – or, more precisely, anti-diva training for Meghan.”
Sources also claimed that Markle is trying to present the trip as a success despite it being criticized as a “fake royal” tour. She and Harry were reportedly “under enormous pressure before this Australia trip even began.” They knew that they would be judged for every minute detail, “not just by the media but by royal watchers, critics, and even people inside palace circles who remain deeply skeptical of them.”
