Meghan Markle has been labelled a “preposterous mascot” in a scathing new opinion piece.
CCN columnist Audrey Hansen blasted the Duchess of Sussex after a new poll revealed that she is one of Britain’s most influential women.
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She revealed: “As International Women’s Day rolls around every March, I take time to honour the women who have been inspirational to me.
“Meghan Markle is never on that list.”
“Why would she be? Her fame is built on the very thing that women have been fighting against for decades.
“Reliance on men.”
The writer then went on to claim that the mother-of-one relied heavily on ex-husband producer Trevor Engelson to score her big break.
She then went on to claim that Meghan dated celebrity chef Cory Vitiello only to end the relationship when she was pursued by now husband, Prince Harry.
Hansen continued: “Owner of one of Toronto’s trendiest restaurants, Vitiello was Meghan’s gateway to the social elite. Charity galas and other social events attended by high society followed.
“Meghan Markle broke up with Cory Vitiello the same month that Prince Harry asked for her phone number at one of these social events. Coincidence, I’m sure.”
The former Suits actress is expected to travel to Britain within the next 48 hours as she and Harry are slated to attend the Endeavour Fund Awards on Thursday, March 5.
Harry and Meghan will step down from royal duties on March 31.
Harry has been undertaking numerous engagements since he returned to the UK last week without his wife or son, Archie Harrison.
On Friday, Harry teamed up with rock star Bon Jovi to raise funds for wounded servicemen and servicewomen in the Invictus Games.
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