The highly anticipated CBS interview with Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, promised an intimate look into her life after stepping back from the British royal family. However, a newly resurfaced video from the CBS archives reveals a shocking behind-the-scenes drama that threatens to overshadow the interview’s intended message.

The drama unfolded before the cameras even started rolling. Meghan arrived at the CBS studios with an entourage, including Prince Harry and a team of personal assistants. She immediately demanded that everyone on the crew refer to her exclusively as “Her Royal Highness” or “The Duchess of Sussex.”

Veteran journalist Jane Paulie, known for her direct and non-nonsense approach, pushed back. She insisted on addressing Meghan by her first name, as is her typical style. This refusal sparked a heated exchange, with Meghan reportedly flying into a rage and berating Paulie for not using her royal title.

Witnesses claim that Meghan’s tirade became so heated that producers had to intervene. Harry attempted to calm her down, but she turned on him too, demanding respect for her title.

Despite the explosive start, the on-camera portion of the interview went relatively smoothly, with Meghan delivering a polished performance. However, the ugly backstage drama has now come to light, threatening to undo much of the goodwill Meghan had hoped to cultivate with the public.

Royal commentators have expressed concern that this incident will further damage Meghan’s public image. They point to a pattern of behavior, including previous reports of Meghan clashing with palace staff, hair stylists, and even members of the royal family over protocol and her perceived sense of entitlement.

The resurfaced footage serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing one’s ego and sense of entitlement to overshadow the substance of one’s message. While Meghan may have initially hoped that the interview would help rehabilitate her public image, this latest controversy threatens to undo any goodwill she may have generated.

This incident highlights the ongoing tension between Meghan’s desire for recognition and respect for her royal title and the modern royal family’s more relaxed and informal approach. It remains to be seen how Meghan and the Sussexes will attempt to weather this latest storm, but one thing is certain: this episode has further tarnished the Duchess’s carefully cultivated image and may have lasting consequences for her standing both within the royal family and in the court of public opinion.