A PR expert has spoken out against the Duchess of Sussex over a “cringeworthy” assertion she made in a recent interview, and how this will have a significant impact on how the public perceives her.
A public relations expert has criticised Meghan Markle for a claim she made in a recent interview which has been dubbed as ‘cringeworthy’, as she added it is likely to harm her public reputation.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, it was revealed by the journalist that upon entering the house where the interview was taking place, the house manager declared: “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex” – despite it only being the three of them inside. The claim has since caused a stir online, with royal watchers and commentators alike slamming Meghan for the action, with one PR expert now claiming that the announcement could have a detrimental impact on how she is viewed by the public.
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Renae Smith, founder and director of PR firm The Atticism, told the Express that not only was the revelation ‘cringeworthy’, it was ‘painfully performative’ to those who witnessed it.
That would have been planned, she claimed to the journal. There is no universe where something like that occurs on its own. She either requested or approved. It is tone-deaf in any case.
She continued, “This is the thing that influences the public’s opinion of her.” not the book cover. It is messy and the most embarrassing from a PR standpoint. She consistently has problems. She appears to be completely disconnected from what she actually does, looking confused, and reactive at the moment.
According to Smith, “It’s the inconsistency that hurts her the most” in terms of Meghan’s public image.
The PR expert’s sentiment was echoed by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams , who is also an etiquette expert, as he also confirmed that the announcement was a clear breach in royal protocol.
Mr Fitzwilliams told the Daily Mail the announcement as reported in the interview, “would make a wonderful skit in the South Park series”, adding: “It speaks volumes, in an interview calculated not to offend, about the importance Meghan attaches to her royal status.”
Mr. Fitzwilliams argued that this “breaks protocol” and that the journalist should be made to appear to her rather than Meghan being made known to her.
Guidance from Buckingham Palace and etiquette guide Debrett’s suggests that it is the visitor who is normally announced, rather than the Royal Family member. Debrett’s adds that introductions to the royals are known as ‘presentations’, and it is only necessary to state the name of the person to be presented.
Source: Mirror
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