A Royal Romance—Or a Calculated Climb to Stardom?

A bombshell new biography by investigative journalist Tom Bower is shaking the foundations of the Sussexes’ carefully crafted narrative. In Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors, Bower alleges that Meghan Markle’s marriage to Prince Harry was less about love and more about a relentless pursuit of fame—a claim that has reignited fierce debate about her true motives.

“Third-Tier Talent” to Overnight Royal Sensation

Bower pulls no punches in his assessment of Meghan’s pre-royal career, bluntly stating: “It’s inaccurate to call her a famous actress. She was more like third-tier talent.” He dismisses Suits—the legal drama that made Meghan a household name—as a niche show with “only about a million viewers,” a far cry from the blockbuster status some fans assume.

But the most damning revelation? Bower cites a conversation between Meghan and her father, Thomas Markle, in which she allegedly confessed: “I want to be famous. I want to walk down the red carpet.” According to Bower, marrying Harry was her golden ticket—“the public recognition she sought.”

A Clash of Dreams and Duty

The book paints Meghan as woefully unprepared for royal life, claiming she initially expected a “Hollywood glamour” lifestyle—only to be disillusioned by the monarchy’s rigid protocols and lack of financial rewards. “Her enthusiasm waned considerably once she understood the reality,” Bower writes, suggesting this disconnect fueled her eventual exit.

Despite the royal family’s initial excitement over her mixed-race heritage—“a forward-thinking move for the monarchy,” Bower notes—he argues Meghan’s “lack of understanding” of tradition led to her alienation. Sources close to the palace allegedly describe her as dismissive of royal norms, with one insider claiming she “advised friends not to cooperate” with Bower’s research.

Pushback and Legal Threats?

Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard challenged Bower’s claims, defending Meghan’s acting credentials and Suits’ global streaming success. But Bower doubled down, citing a Vanity Fair editor who “hadn’t heard of Meghan before she dated Harry.”

So far, the Sussexes haven’t sued—but Bower, no stranger to legal battles (having written explosive biographies of figures like Richard Branson), seems unfazed. “I filtered through 80 sources to ensure only verifiable truths were included,” he insists.

The Sussexes’ Legacy: Liberation or Opportunism?

Bower’s book forces a uncomfortable question: Was “Megxit” a bid for freedom—or the next step in Meghan’s ambition? Critics argue the couple’s lucrative deals (Netflix, Spotify, Harry’s memoir Spare) prove they monetized their royal ties, while supporters see a couple breaking free from a toxic institution.

Either way, Bower’s revelations ensure the Sussex saga remains as divisive as ever.