Sally Bedell Smith on Meghan Markle’s Attempts to Imitate Princess Diana | Kinsey Schofield
Podcast: Kinsey Schofield UnfilteredPublished On: Thu Nov 27 2025
Description: This week on Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield takes a closer look at a growing royal controversy. Meghan Markle is under fire for her Harper’s Bazaar December issue, where critics say she is cosplaying Princess Diana. The side-by-side comparisons are louder than ever, and the question remains: are these echoes of Diana organic or engineered? Kinsey sits down with celebrated biographer Sally Bedell Smith, author of “Diana: In Search of Herself,” for an insightful conversation about the myth making and image crafting behind the Sussex brand. Together they explore what is real, what is revision, and why the insistence on Diana parallels feels increasingly manipulative. From authenticity and emotional transparency to fashion, vulnerability, and public service, Kinsey and Sally break down what truly defined Diana and whether Meghan’s ongoing attempts to borrow her legacy hold up to scrutiny. Follow Sally’s Substack, Royals Extra today! Pique: Feel the holiday magic and glow from within with Pique’s most exciting offer of the season—20% off sitewide for life plus a complimentary holiday bundle at https://Piquelife.com/KINSEY Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/KINSEY and using code KINSEY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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