Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's documentary: Here are all the details you might've missed
More under this adPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary has been the talk of the town for a while now, but here are some things that you may have missed.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s controversial Netflix documentary was released three months after Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Here are two details that you may have missed out on while watching the series.
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Meghan’s estranged best friend
In the moments leading up to Prince Harry’s proposal in the Walled Garden of Kensington Palace in 2017, Meghan is witnessed video calling her best friend – Jessica Mulroney. Although, unlike the other close friends of the couple, Jessica is nowhere to be seen in the documentary.
More under this adMore under this adHello! Magazine confirms Jessica is a Canadian fashion stylist and marketing consultant who became best friends with the Duchess when she was filming Suits in Canada. Jessica was a stylist on the show and the pair bonded over their love for fashion, female empowerment, and fitness.
Just before Prince Harry proposed to Meghan, she called Jessica to share the news with her. Meghan said:
Oh my God Jess, it's happening. He told me not to peek.More under this adMore under this ad
Jessica with her husband Ben played a vital role in the Duke and Duchess’s wedding in 2018. Jessica’s children were also the bridesmaid and page boys for the Sussex couple. However, the two don’t speak to each other anymore, according to OK! Magazine.
More under this adMore under this adReportedly, Meghan cut ties with her stylist bestie after she was accused of having a ‘textbook white privilege’ and used Meghan’s position as her close friend to justify her stance. An unnamed insider has, however, alleged that the pair just ‘grew apart’ and there wasn’t any fallout between the friends. The insider added:
Of course, Meghan has been worried about Jess. She’ll always have love for her.More under this adMore under this ad
Meanwhile, Jessica has posted a cryptic message on her Instagram about moving ‘without the crowd’ amid the documentary release.
Queen’s speech
Queen Elizabeth II’s famous 21st birthday speech is believed to have been edited by the Sussex couple in a way that benefits their purpose. MailOnline reported the documentary edits the speech ‘to change the meaning of the statement entirely.’
More under this adMore under this adThis comes after Netflix edited the Queen’s speech from ‘devoted to your service, and to the service of our great Imperial family’ to just ‘devoted to the service of our great Imperial family.’ Communications coach Susie Ashfield posted an elaborate TikTok on the subject before pointing out:
More under this adMore under this adI suppose if you are going to be speaking and it will be recorded there is a chance you will get misquoted, your words might get taken out of context or in this case some part might be removed to change the meaning of the statement itself.
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OK! Magazine: Meghan Markle’s ex best friend shares cryptic post amid documentary release
Hello! Magazine: What happened to Meghan Markle's close friend Jessica Mulroney?
MailOnline: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix show EDITED Queen's 21st birthday speech by removing her words on serving the nation and focusing on 'serving our great imperial family'
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