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Taylor Swift’s recent meeting with Prince William at her London concert may have unforeseen and significant effects for Meghan Markle.
According to experts, this jovial interaction must be “unnerving to Meghan Markle.”
Last year, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wrote a letter to Swift, inviting her to appear on her Archetypes podcast. However, the “Style” hitmaker declined through a representative.
Fast forward to last week, Prince William was seen enjoying Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert at Wembley Stadium.
The Prince of Wales attended the event with his two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The royal family even took a selfie with the singer backstage.
PR expert Ryan McCormick suggests that Swift’s newfound friendship with Prince William is likely to unsettle Meghan due to Swift’s massive global fan following.
Swift’s endorsement could have garnered significant support for Meghan from Swift’s fans, known as “Swifties.”
Because of Taylor’s considerable clout, her friendliness towards William may very well be unnerving to Meghan.
If Swift publicly endorsed or supported the Duchess in any way, it would immediately bring a cascade of adoring Swifties into her camp,” McCormick told The Mirror.
However, McCormick believes that Swift’s decision not to support Meghan may not be immediately damaging.
The real concern would arise if more high-profile celebrities and influential figures began to publicly distance themselves from Markle.
“I don’t think Taylor’s decision will be damaging to Meghan. If a number of high-profile celebrities and power brokers were to begin publicly dissing or distance themselves from Markle, the fallout would certainly diminish her standing,” he said.
While the potential impact of Taylor Swift’s interactions with the British royal family remains to be seen, it highlights the intricate connections between celebrity endorsements and public perception in the modern media landscape.