In a blog post from her now-defunct website The Tig, Meghan Markle shared her thoughts on royal princesses before meeting Prince Harry. The post, written in 2014 during her time on the show Suits, reflected on the “pomp and circumstance” surrounding the wedding of “Princess Kate” (Kate Middleton) to Prince William in 2011.
Markle made a reference to “grown women” who entertain “childhood fantasies” about fairytale princesses, suggesting she viewed such fascination with a critical eye. She contrasted her own childhood dream of becoming “She-Ra, Princess of Power” with the traditional notion of a Cinderella-like princess.
The post discussed the “endless conversation” and extravagance surrounding Kate Middleton’s lavish royal wedding, indicating that Markle had observed the public’s fixation on the event. While acknowledging the grandeur, her tone implied a degree of skepticism or disenchantment with the fairytale princess narrative.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has openly shared insights into her childhood fantasies and the inspiration behind her former lifestyle blog, The Tig. In an interview, she revealed her admiration for the powerful cartoon character She-Ra, Princess of Power, rather than the traditional damsel-in-distress archetype.
Meghan expressed her fondness for the sword-wielding royal rebel, known for her strength, as a departure from the typical Cinderella narrative. She acknowledged that many grown women still hold onto these childhood fantasies, as evidenced by the widespread fascination with the royal wedding and Princess Kate.

The name “The Tig” was derived from Meghan’s favorite wine, Tignanello. She described her first sip as an “ah-ha moment,” leading her to coin the term “Tig moment” to represent moments of enlightenment or understanding.
According to Meghan’s longtime friend and Suits director Silver Tree, the blog aimed to be a one-stop-shop for fun and informative content, akin to a best friend sharing insider knowledge.
Through her candid reflections, Meghan provided insights into her personal inspirations, childhood influences, and the motivations behind her creative endeavors.
The website served as a platform for Meghan Markle to share her perspectives on various topics, ranging from feminism to her passion for philanthropy. As an avid foodie, she also shared recipes, makeup and beauty tips, travel advice, and interviews with her celebrity friends, including tennis star Serena Williams and actress Priyanka Chopra. She eventually closed down the site in 2017 before announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, describing it as a ‘passion project’ that ‘evolved into an amazing community of inspiration, support, fun and frivolity’.
Meghan’s highly anticipated ‘royal wedding’ took place in May 2018 when she married Prince Harry and became the Duchess of Sussex. The occasion was marked by traditional pomp and circumstance, with Meghan being walked down the aisle by King Charles during a service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

While Meghan claimed not to know much about the Royal Family before meeting Prince Harry, she certainly had an awareness of her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, as evidenced by their appearance together on Christmas Day 2018 at Sandringham.
However, the wedding was not without its share of drama, as detailed by Prince Harry in his explosive memoir “Spare.” He revealed that Kate had messaged Meghan days before the wedding, stating there was a problem with the bridesmaid dresses, specifically Princess Charlotte’s.
In his memoir, Prince Harry provides insights into the tensions surrounding the wedding preparations between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. He claims that Meghan attempted to have Kate’s daughter Charlotte’s dress altered by a tailor at the Palace due to it being too large. According to Harry, Kate had informed Meghan that Charlotte had cried when trying on the oversized dress.
The duke also mentions that Kate had additional concerns regarding the planning of the wedding, specifically mentioning an issue with a party for the page boys, though he does not elaborate further on the details.
Harry recounts finding Meghan distraught and sobbing on the kitchen floor after the discussion, overwhelmed by stress and worry. The following day, Kate visited their home with an apology card and flowers, presumably to mend the situation.
These revelations shed light on the behind-the-scenes tensions and challenges faced during the highly publicized royal wedding preparations.