Meghan Markle reportedly dealt with an “extraordinary level of pressure” before her wedding. The Duchess of Sussex recently celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary. She even shared a throwback post featuring highlights from her wedding with Prince Harry.
While the couple celebrated eight years of marriage, a recent report suggested that Markle faced a great deal of pressure as she was stepping into an entirely different world — that of the monarchy.
Meghan Markle was ‘overwhelmed’ with pressure surrounding Prince Harry wedding, per source
Meghan Markle shared a series of pictures on her Instagram handle with the caption, “Eight years ago today.” The post featured several photos of her with Prince Harry from their wedding celebrations. The couple got married on May 19, 2018, and recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary.
Amid this, a recent report by Radar Online suggested that Markle was “overwhelmed” with pressure ahead of the royal wedding. According to a royal source, the pressure leading up to the wedding was “emotionally overwhelming” for Markle.
The source claimed, “There’s a tendency for people to only remember the spectacle and glamour of the wedding itself, but Meghan was dealing with an extraordinary level of pressure behind closed doors.”
The source further explained that the royal family is one of the most “intensely scrutinized families on the planet.” Due to this, everything about Markle, including her appearance, behavior, and relationships, was reportedly being closely analyzed and making headlines before the wedding.
The insider added, “People close to the situation say there were moments where the emotional strain of trying to navigate royal expectations, family tensions, and relentless media attention became incredibly overwhelming for her.”
Markle’s transition into royal life which wasn’t easy. She had to adapt to royal traditions and face constant public attention. Every public appearance, statement, and interaction was reportedly analyzed by both the media and royal watchers around the world.
Despite the pressure, Markle continued to carry out royal duties alongside Harry. The couple eventually stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020.
