I was so pleased when Meghan married Harry. A mixed race woman, American, divorced, someone who'd forged a successful career. Wonderful, a force for good in the royal family and just what was needed.
I cheered at her wedding. When Charles walked her up the aisle I shed a tear as he looked so proud. She looked amazing. I loved the dress she wore in the evening when she and Harry did the 'James Bond' look in the sports car. I thought she looked stunningly beautiful. I still think she is stunningly beautiful.
When they said they wanted to make new lives for themselves I could see why they wanted to do it, even if I didn't like the way they did it. I respected their desire for privacy.
Most of the people I knew felt the same.
Then came the Oprah interview. That was the end for me. The insulations, allegations, blatant untruths. The comment about the wedding not being real was a kick in the teeth to the many British people who stood and waved flags and wished them well.
And now I see her for what she is. A narcissist who only sees things from her perspective (I am in a position to know from experience how damaging this will be to those around her).
It's all so sad. So many people will be damaged in the fallout.