Meghan Markle has made a calculated move that insiders say is guaranteed to inflame already tense relations with the royal family. According to Woman’s Day Australia, the Duchess of Sussex has hired Emily Robinson, a communications executive who worked on the hit Netflix drama The Crown, to join her personal PR team.
Robinson’s past work on The Crown is reportedly no coincidence. The show’s depiction of the royal family—particularly Prince Charles’ turbulent relationship with Princess Diana, and the growing distance between Prince William and Prince Harry—sparked outrage within Buckingham Palace. Prince William, in particular, was said to be livid about how his family was portrayed.
The Crown connection sparks royal outrage
Sources close to Meghan claim she deliberately selected Robinson to send a message. One insider said Meghan knows exactly how much the royal family hates The Crown, and hiring someone from the production will absolutely push William’s buttons.
The source added that Meghan is unapologetic and sees this as part of her wider plan to reclaim control of her narrative. She reportedly believes the royal family turned its back on her, and she’s determined to rewrite the story on her terms—no matter how the palace reacts.
The move follows a series of headline-grabbing public appearances and social media uploads, including a recent dance video that drew backlash from critics and reportedly left Kate Middleton and Prince William stunned. However, sources say Meghan is not slowing down. She’s in talks for a major tell-all memoir and is also planning more global tours styled after traditional royal engagements.
Meghan’s PR strategy fuels speculation of tell-all book
By bringing in Robinson, Meghan is sending a clear signal that she’s embracing a media-savvy approach. A source told Woman’s Day Australia that the Duchess is already fielding major publishing offers and wants to make sure her public image is sharp and compelling when her memoir drops.
The insider added that Meghan is no longer interested in soft diplomacy. She believes the palace shut her out, and now she’s playing to win.
Prince William, meanwhile, reportedly sees this as yet another slap in the face. Royal watchers believe the hiring could further damage any remaining chances for reconciliation between the brothers. William allegedly considers The Crownto be borderline defamatory and now views Meghan’s new hire as intentionally inflammatory.
Although no official statements have been made by Kensington Palace or the Sussexes’ camp, insiders say the mood behind the scenes is volatile. And with Meghan planning more high-profile moves in the coming months, one palace aide warned this might only be the beginning.
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