Royal wives can’t escape the media’s harsh spotlight
Meghan Markle isn’t the only one feeling the heat from the media—it’s been a long-standing tradition for high-ranking ladies. Just ask Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who got slammed for supposedly copying Princess Diana when she hooked up with Prince Edward. And Princess Charlene of Monaco? She faced so much flak that she was in tears by the end of her wedding—definitely not the happy kind. Seems like the tabloids have a thing for painting women as the bad guys, huh?
Exes can come back to haunt royal wives
The media isn’t the only threat to a royal bride’s reputation. Sometimes, it’s ex-lovers who come back to stir up trouble once the spotlight’s on them. Take Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Diana, for example. Their exes didn’t hold back, with James Hewitt, one of Diana’s former flames, penning the revealing “Princess in Love,” which spilled the beans on her battle with bulimia.
Putting Their Husbands First is a Must for Royal Wives
Being a royal wife isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when it comes to priorities. The monarchy and the king always come first, leaving little room for anything else. Take Princess Charlene of Monaco, for instance—in 2011, she had to schedule her honeymoon around Prince Albert’s jam-packed work calendar. They were supposed to enjoy a romantic trip to South Africa, but Albert’s busy schedule with the Olympic Committee put a damper on their plans.
