Meghan Markle was in Kappa Kappa Gamma at Northwestern University. MEGA<\/p>\n
Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a> played a key role in her sorority years before marrying Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a>, a move experts say foreshadowed her “clash” with the British royal family.<\/p>\n “The sorority anecdotes show someone who wanted to organize, steer, and contribute, which are qualities that show up again in Meghan’s approach to royal projects,” royal commentator Amanda Matta<\/strong> told a news outlet<\/a> in an interview published on Friday, September 26.<\/p>\n Meghan Markle’s Past as a Sorority Girl Foreshadowed ‘Clash’ The Suits<\/a> actress, 44, attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and joined Kappa Kappa Gamma, which was known for their sisterhood of \u201cMidwestern blondes\u201d who were \u201cintelligent hot messes.\u201d Meghan served as the recruitment chair, where \u201cshe was in charge of bringing new people into the sorority and making them feel welcome,\u201d per Vanity Fair<\/a>.<\/p>\n Although Meghan\u2019s leadership traits set her apart from her classmates while at Northwestern University, they wouldn\u2019t serve the same purpose when she married into the British royal family<\/a> in 2018. “I can see how the determination that helped her stand out in college would later clash with the royal institution, which doesn\u2019t reward individuality,\u201d Matta told the outlet.<\/p>\n Meghan Markle Was Called ‘Too Persuasive’ The royal commentator pointed out that being “too persuasive” and “too assertive” are “qualities that we praise in American settings<\/a> but are often criticized in the royal context.”<\/p>\n “In Meghan\u2019s case, they appear time and time again as negative qualities, whether about her as a boss or a duchess managing a staff,” she continued.<\/p>\n Meghan and Harry Moved to California in 2020 Meghan and Harry, 41, became estranged from the royal family<\/a> after stepping down from their duties and relocating to California in 2020. The move reportedly followed a rift that began in 2018 behind closed palace doors when a royal reporter claimed Prince William<\/strong><\/a> wasn\u2019t welcoming to Harry\u2019s new wife.<\/p>\n The drama only continued to escalate after the 2023 release of Harry\u2019s memoir, Spare, which shed even more light on the feud with his older brother, which allegedly included a physical conflict.<\/p>\n Prince Harry Remains Estranged From Prince WilliamMeghan Markle was in charge of recruitment at her sorority. MEGA<\/p>\n
Meghan Markle was called ‘too assertive.’ MEGA<\/p>\n
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties. MEGA<\/p>\n
Prince William accused his brother, Prince Harry, of physical abuse. MEGA<\/p>\n