Taylor Swift's Influence: Meghan Markle 'Desperate' to Forge Friendship With Singer for Royal Image Makeover

Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle
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Is Taylor Swift's influence too strong that even members of the royal family want to be her friend?

In a recent conversation with Patrick Christys on "GBN America," royal expert Kinsey Schofield shared insights on Meghan Markle's reported desire to strike up a friendship with the 14-time Grammy winner to revamp her public persona.

The discussion revolved around unveiling the Duke and Duchess Sussex's updated website, which sparked speculation about a potential connection with the music icon.

Kinsey said on the show, "Meghan is desperate to be Taylor's friend."

She added: "Meghan invited Taylor Swift on her podcast by sitting down and writing her a handwritten letter begging her to be on 'Archetypes.'"

Another Taylor Swift Copycat?

Following a thrilling performance at the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift's magnetic presence sparked inspiration in Meghan, who was captivated by the rock'n'roll ambiance surrounding her as she enthusiastically supported her partner, Travis Kelce.

Kinsey noted that the former "Suits" actress likely observed the unfolding events, wondering how she could copy them.

The expert stated that Meghan was present at the Taylor Swift concert in Los Angeles, ensuring that a news publication was informed of her attendance.

Kinsey went on to confirm that Meghan Markle aspires to emulate Taylor Swift's marketing strategies.

The spotlight has been on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following their website rebranding this week.

Their original platform, Archewell, has been seamlessly redirected to Sussex.com.

Are Taylor Swift and Meghan Markle Friends?

It's currently unclear if Taylor Swift and Meghan Markle are close friends, but the Duchess of Sussex attended the "Eras" tour in Los Angeles last year.

Per the latest information from Page Six, Meghan was seen attending the "Eras" tour show with her close friend, Lucy Fraser.

Reports from People magazine reveal that Meghan enthusiastically joined in during the "Fearless" segment of the concert.

Meghan's admiration for music shines through her avid attendance at a Jack Johnson concert earlier this year, even though she has not publicly expressed any hidden Swift fandom.

Taylor Swift Net Worth vs. Meghan Markle

As of 2024, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a combined net worth of around $60 million. Transitioning away from relying on royal funds, the couple now takes on a greater share of their financial responsibilities.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift sees her wealth flow in through a variety of channels.

These encompass earnings from her live performances, music library, streaming partnerships, and album purchases. Additionally, she possesses a collection of luxurious real estate holdings scattered throughout the United States.

Noteworthy financial publications such as Bloomberg and Forbes have approximated her total assets to sit around $1.1 billion, after conducting thorough evaluations of her monetary portfolio.

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