The real story behind the friendship of Meghan Markle with Oprah

Two of the world's most famous women have benefited from their connection in different ways.


As the world knows it now,Duchess Meghan was miserable during his short tenure as a senior member of the British royal family. In his emotivityInterview with ITVTom Bradbywhen she andPrince Harry Were on an official royal tour of Africa in 2019, the Duchess revealed how unhappy she lived in the Royal Fishbowl. But as leaving royal life and returned to his original state of California in the spring of 2020, she did not do many directly about her experience. Before the announcement of Meghan and Harry surprised on February 19 which they would do itdo not return to royal life, the couple had decided that it was time for themselves. Next month, Meghan will overthrow the royal tea at his new friendOPRAH WINFREYIn a special CBS. Two of the world's most famous women - who had only encountered once before the marriage of Sussex - have forged what seems to be a strong obligation that has strengthened and benefited them both in several ways during these last years.

Meghan and Harry chose Oprah (or, perhaps, the Maven media chose them) for their first post-megxit television interview, which will broadcast on CBS on March 7 as special in two parts. According to a network statement, the interview will beConcentrate mainly on Meghan's experiences With the royal family, parenthood and management of British media control. Harry will join his wife for the last part of the special for a conversation on theirNew life in California and their hopes for the future. CBS Anchor and Oprah's best friendGayle Roi(who would have introduced the two)said "nothing is out of bounds" In the Sitdown of Oprah with the royal couple.

But how did Meghan and Oprah become friends as fast? Read more about fascinating history behind their connection and for more information on the latest news from Sussexes, discoverWhy the announcement of the pregnancy of Meghan and Harry seems so familiar.

It started when Meghan invited Oprah to the Kensington Palace in 2018.

Oprah Winfrey arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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According toThe temperature, theTwo women first met In March 2018 when Oprah "found himself in London" and King would have organized aphone call between her and meghan. The duchess then invited Oprah to the Kensington Palace, theDaily mailreported. A month later,Oprah invited Meghan's mother,Doria Ragland, lunch at its sprawling complex in Montecito, California. She then revealed that they did yoga in her garden and sheSent Ragland Home With a basket of his house kumquates.

The contacts between the scenes between Meghan and Oprah have increased over the next year, as evidenced by the announcement "Queen of all the media" in April 2019 that she was sending Baby Sussex a"Welcome to the world" present. "I have a standard gift that I do for the people I really care about"Oprah saidHollywood access at the time. "I do not know the name of the baby or the baby's sex, but this baby will have enough books to last a lifetime!" Meghan would have been delighted by the gesture. (The following year, in May 2020, we read MeghanOne of Oprah's books for Archie In a video published in support of child safeguarding with a stories campaign.)

Also in the spring of 2019, Harry and Meghan announced that the prince would produce a co-productionDocusseries on Mental Health with Oprah For Apple TV. And for more Royals updates sent directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

Meghan and Oprah were attracted to each other because of shared life experiences.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England; Oprah Winfrey attends the premiere of OWN's
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Before Meghan, Harry, she was a little known actor on cable TV that intended to build her own brand, including developing a sequel on her now on her website shoged.TIG,and participate in humanitarian and charitable empowerment projects. For one of the world's greatest stars and humanitarians, take such interest for his exciting and flattened life in Meghan. With the approval of Oprah, the duchess entered the charm circle of the friends of Celebrities of Oprah, who probably helpedThe arrival of Meghan on the list in Hollywood.

"I do not know if it's a friendship" friendship ", it could be a mutual admiration," psychotherapist and authorRobi Ludwig, Psyd saysBetter lifeIn an exclusive interview of the link between Oprah and Meghan. She added that their shared experiences like "very ambitious" women who "beat chances" could be the basis of their connection. "Thanks to their intellect, driving and their tenacity, both got their own version of the American dream," she said. "On a level, it is perfectly logical that they would be attracted to each other and would serve the interests of each."

Oprah and Meghan have a mentor-mentoring relationship.

Oprah Winfrey poses backstage at the hit musical based on the film
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Oprah has become a little mentor in Meghan, who is one of the reasons she landed the next CBS interview. "You know when Oprahe is interested in someone - you can say when she pulls for someone. That's what she can do what she wants to do [with the interview]," said Ludwig .

In April 2019, Oprah continuedCBS this morningand defended the duchess. "I thinkIt is unjustly described, "Said Oprah." I feel that if people really knew her, they knew she is not only all you perceive as being graceful and dynamic to hold this position - but she just has a wonderful warm, gift, loving heart. I see the whole crazy press around her and I think it's really unfair. "

After the seismic ancestry of his ITV interview in October 2019,Better life exclusively reported The royal couple planned to spend time with Oprah during his holiday visit in California next month, where they probably discussed the spin-offs of the interview. And for more infamous interviews with the queen of the day, checkOprah says it was the worst invited she had ever had.

Oprah has played an essential public role in promoting support in the United States for Meghan and Harry after their split with the royal family.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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There was no support for the royal couple of the British press after the announcement of its Mégygyfait Plan as of January 20, 20120. The Oprah, on the other hand, made on its side of the happiness of the Meghan and Harry decision to withdraw as a senior royals. Shortly after the announcement and in the middle of rumors, she helped them strategy, said OprahPeople,"Meghan and Harry do not need my help to determine what is best for them. Iworry about them both and support all the decisions they make for their families. She also said in an interview with TMZ that shesupported the Sussex "1000%", " adding that Harry "did what he needed to do for his family."

A month later, the king was part of a small cocage of celebrities, includingAmal Clooney, who attendedMeghan's baby shower whisperSerena WilliamsOn February 20, 2020. Then King revealed details on the intimate collection and the praises of Meghans. "She's very kind. She is very generous and a really nice person", "Said king on the air.

"What we saw is what's going on with many famous people - networking," Ludwig said. "There is a lot to" who you know "with very famous people."

The new friendship of Meghan and Oprah also means a big company for both.

Oprah opens Christmas gift from Meghan Markle
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For Oprah, landing an interview with Harry and Meghan - the biggest "embarrassment" of the current moment, she is always "hot," said Ludwig. Since the end of his discussion exhibition in 2011, and now thatHis print magazine ceased publicationThis interview makes it the hottest ticket on television without even having its own show. It is certain to Garner blockbuster notes and come back to Oprah at the top of a very competitive list on television, which almost certainly means that there are still greater offers (and possibly companies with Meghan) to the to come up.

Friendship has also had its business benefits for Meghan. In December,Oprah shared his enthusiasm forA Christmas presentFrom his neighbor "M" with his adepts of 19.3 Instagram. He reinforced the idea that Oprah is always one of the most influential Tastemakers in the country while subtly recalling to each of his friendship with the Duchess, a large currency in today's Zeitgeist. Meghan's "Basket of Delight" in Oprah contained slatted mixtures ofCLEVR brands. The next day, when it was revealed that Meghan was an investor in Clevr, he became very clear of what she had gained from the endorsement of Oprah. And for more information on Meghan projects for the coming year, checkThe only thing Meghan and Harry really wait impatiently in 2021.

They have a shared fascination with Princess Diana.

Princess Diana on Walkabout on 6 October 1987
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Interesting, Meghan and Oprah have always been captivated byprincess diana. "Oprah is in love with royalty and as an American, [Meghan] is also close to royalty as possible," said Ludwig. Like all the other interviewers on the planet, Oprah was tireless to try to land an interview with Princess Diana. (She hadSarah Ferguson on his discussion show andthen produced a Document on the Duchess Disgracise.) A childhood friend of Meghan said, "She was stillFascinated by the royal family. She wants to be Princess Diana 2.0. "The Duchess would also have focused on each page ofDiana: His true story, a narrative written byAndrew Mortonwith the cooperation of the princess.

While Oprah never landed the royal interview to end all the interviews, she reached the best thing to make friendship with the woman doing everything she can follow in the iconic traces of Diana . And for more on what Meghan and his end of mother-in-law have in common, discover3 Things Princess Diana and Meghan Markle changed the royals forever.

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.


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