Meghan Markle could have been next Princess Diana.

As per royal author Simon Vigar, the Duchess of Sussex had many of the qualities that once made Princess Diana such a compelling public figure.

According to Radar Online, Vigar shared in his book The Four Wives of Windsor that when Meghan joined the royal family after marrying Prince Harry in 2018, she had “huge Princess Diana potential.”

Furthermore, an insider told the outlet, “There was a genuine belief in the early days that Meghan had the charisma, confidence and ability to connect with people in a way that echoed Diana. She arrived with experience, confidence and a strong understanding of charitable work, and many believed she could redefine what a modern working royal looked like.”

“The disappointment, from an institutional perspective, is that the relationship deteriorated before that potential could ever be fully realized. What could have become one of the monarchy’s greatest strengths instead became one of its biggest divisions,” they added.

On the other hand, another source noted, “Comparisons with Diana have followed Meghan almost from the moment she joined the family because of the way she connected with the public and championed humanitarian causes. There was always an expectation that she could carve out a similar role, albeit in her own style.”

“Instead, the relationship between the Sussexes and the institution broke down so dramatically that those comparisons became overshadowed by conflict rather than public service,” they added further.