Meghan x Fergie - What Lessons Could The Duchess Of Sussex Learn From The Duchess Of York?

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle turn their attention to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — and ask whether she could learn valuable lessons from Sarah Ferguson’s own turbulent relationship with royal life.

With fresh headlines and royal scandals dominating the press, Jacki and Lyle explore how Meghan’s current media portrayal mirrors the coverage Fergie faced decades ago — from controversial public appearances to strained ties with 'The Firm.'

Jacki argues that Meghan still struggles with defining her personal brand, pointing to her inconsistent messaging: one moment the hands-on mother, the next a high-fashion ambassador for Balenciaga. She draws parallels to Fergie’s own missteps — from her Oprah collaborations to 'socialising' with the wrong crowd — suggesting the two Duchesses may share more than just former royal titles.

Lyle questions whether this scrutiny goes deeper than messaging and media scrutiny, and is rooted instead in how the Royal Family manages its 'spares.' Both hosts suggest the institution’s failure to define official roles for figures like Harry and Andrew has left their partners navigating an impossible PR landscape.

As ever, Jacki makes a bold prediction about what might be next for Meghan!

Is Meghan destined to follow in Fergie's troubled footsteps? And what can she learn from Fergie’s past PR pitfalls?

Join the conversation in the comments.

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