According to friends of the Duchess of Edinburgh, they strongly refute the notion that Sophie was indifferent to Meghan during her early days in the Royal Family. The friends also challenge claims that Sophie was "casually bigoted" due to her stance on the Sussexes' interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.
Insiders reveal that Sophie Wessex and Meghan Markle shared a positive rapport, particularly as both were commoners, and Sophie offered valuable advice to Meghan during her transition into royal life. A senior Royal source affirmed, "Sophie found Meghan likable and engaging and told her that she could call her any time when she needed advice about dealing with some of the trickier royals."
Omid Scobie, in his book, referenced Sophie's interview with the Telegraph, criticizing her comments about Oprah Winfrey. Scobie contended that Sophie's remarks about the "world's most successful black woman" portrayed her as "stuffy or tin-eared at best, and casually bigoted at worst." The disputed claims and reactions add a layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative surrounding Meghan Markle's relationships within the Royal Family.
