Meghan Markle Warns ‘Lie Can’t Live Forever’ on Podcast

Meghan Markle has addressed the ongoing negative public narrative about her, suggesting that a persistent "lie" about her has lasted for eight years but "a lie can't live forever." In a podcast interview with Emma Grede, Meghan expressed that if she could rewrite her public story, she would ask people to tell the truth, hinting at the challenges she faced since her relationship with Prince Harry began in 2016. She alluded to the lack of protection from the royal family and the media persecution that contributed to her and Harry stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Meghan also reflected on feeling silenced during her time as a working royal, having left social media and her lifestyle blog but now appreciates having a platform to share her story on her own terms. The duchess cited advice from her friend Serena Williams about the impermanence of lies and emphasized the personal growth she has undergone despite the public controversies. Although she did not specify whom the "lie" referred to, her comments continue to highlight the strained relations with the royal family and the impact of public misinformation on her life.