In a recent revelation, former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter disclosed that Meghan Markle believed her cover story was secured due to her charity work rather than her relationship with Prince Harry.
The Cover Story Background
Carter, who served as editor from 1992 until 2017, recalled the decision to feature Markle on the cover during one of his final months at the magazine. He shared that when his cover booker, Jane Sarkin, suggested doing a story on Markle, he initially had no idea who she was.
“I said, ‘I have no idea what that is, why should we do a story on her?’” Carter recounted. Sarkin informed him that Markle was engaged to Prince Harry, which changed the context of the cover story.
Graydon Carter, seen here in 2023, laughed at Meghan Markle thinking she booked the cover of Vanity Fair due to her charity work and not for her relationship with Prince Harry.Getty Images for Air Mail/Warner Brothers Discovery
Once the cover was booked, Carter noted that Markle expressed concern over the focus of the interview. According to him, she asked the reporter, “Excuse me, is this going to all be about Prince Harry? Because I thought we were going to be talking about my charities and my philanthropy.” This statement highlights Markle’s desire to emphasize her charitable efforts over her romantic involvement with Harry.
Carter said the former cover booker told him that Markle, seen here with Prince Harry in 2024, was going to marry the Duke of Sussex.Archewell Foundation via Getty Images
Carter’s Critique
Carter reflected on Markle’s perspective, stating, “This woman is slightly adrift on the facts and reality.” He believed that her expectation of the interview focused on her philanthropy was misaligned with the public’s interest, especially given her high-profile relationship with the prince.
The Impact of the Cover
The feature, titled “Meghan Markle, Wild About HaHarry!” was published in 2017, the same year she got engaged to Harry. The couple began their relationship in 2016 and married in 2018. Carter also speculated about how Princess Diana would feel about Harry’s estrangement from his family, expressing that she would likely feel sorrow over the rift.
“Anytime someone comes between siblings that’s a disaster, horrible for a family,” Carter commented on the current tensions within the royal family.
Carter claimed Markle, seen here in 2024, called out the interviewer for focusing on her relationship with Harry over her charity work.Getty Images
“Excuse me, Is this going to all be about Prince Harry? Because I thought we were going to be talking about my charities and my philanthropy,” Carter claimed Markle, seen here doing charity work in 2025, said.MediaNews Group via Getty Images
“This woman is slightly adrift on the facts and reality,” Carter, photographed in 2013.Getty Images
Harry and Markle were featured on the magazine’s cover the year they tied the knot in 2018.
Carter also shared that Princess Dianna would be upset with Harry’s current feud with his royal family members.AFP via Getty Images
Conclusion
The insights from Graydon Carter shed light on Meghan Markle’s mindset during her rise to fame and the complexities surrounding her public persona. As she navigates her role as a philanthropist and media figure, the expectations and perceptions of her relationship with Prince Harry continue to play a significant role in her narrative.
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