Graydon Carter Reflects on Meghan Markle’s 2017 Vanity Fair Cover and Royal Estrangement

The former Vanity Fair editor discusses Markle's expectations for the cover story, media narratives, and his views on the Sussexes' marriage and family dynamics.

Meghan Markle reportedly believed her 2017 Vanity Fair cover would focus on her charity work, but the story emphasized her relationship with Prince Harry instead.
Graydon Carter, then-editor of Vanity Fair, revealed that Markle was chosen for the cover due to her royal relationship, not her philanthropic efforts.
The cover story, titled 'She’s Just Wild About Harry,' was published shortly before Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement.
Carter criticized Markle for being 'slightly adrift on the facts and reality' regarding her expectations for the cover story's focus.
In his memoir and interviews, Carter speculated on the Sussexes' marriage and suggested Princess Diana would have been saddened by Harry's estrangement from his family.