Since the Queen’s death last month, the Duchess of Sussex has found it hard to maintain her usual vice-like grip on the world media’s attention.
Rumours have swirled that relations between her and Prince Harry and the now-Prince and Princess of Wales are yet to improve — despite the surface show of amiability that was demonstrated over the mourning period. There has been the sense that Meghan has been relegated to second fiddle: a state of affairs that this particular prima donna is reluctant to accept.
This week has spelt a comeback of sorts. Photographs have been released of the Duke and Duchess, taken by Misan Harriman, when the Duke made his indifferently received speech at the One Young World conference in Manchester.
It won’t be surprising to any listeners that her guests are barely allowed to make any impression, so dominant is the host
Harry has been allowed to grin, which makes a change; Meghan remains her usual enigmatic self, despite her bold scarlet ensemble.
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