Duchess Meghan Markle is reportedly spiraling into conspiracy theories after the Netflix documentary "Harry & Meghan" has been overshadowed by the new four-part series "Beckham." Sources close to the Duchess claim she is convinced that her former friends, David and Victoria Beckham, have manipulated TV ratings to damage her already declining popularity.
Prince Harry's wife, 42, is said to be deeply affected by the poor performance of her Netflix series. According to insiders, Meghan is struggling to accept the disappointing ratings and is looking for someone to blame.
"Meghan’s all over the place," a source revealed to National Enquirer. "Apparently, she’s been really affected by these bad Netflix ratings and her friends are saying she’s looking to pin the blame on anybody she can think of to validate the theory she and Harry have been sabotaged."
David, 49, and Victoria Beckham, 50, were once close friends with Harry and Meghan. However, their relationship reportedly soured over allegations that the Beckhams leaked stories about the Sussexes to the press. Now, the Beckhams are once again in Meghan's crosshairs, this time for allegedly orchestrating a ratings coup against her and Harry.
“It’s completely irrational,” declares an insider. “The Beckhams have nothing to do with ratings, but the word is Meghan’s convinced they’re conspiring to put them down in order to lift themselves up. The fact that the Beckhams’ ratings are making Meghan and Harry’s efforts look like a laughingstock has got to be a real kick in the teeth!”
The tension between the couples has reportedly intensified following David Beckham's recent announcement that he is teaming up with Prince Harry’s father, King Charles III, as an ambassador for The King’s Foundation. This alliance is particularly painful for Meghan and Harry, who have been estranged from the British royal family since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020 and relocating to California.
“It’s very clear whose side David and Victoria have taken in this ugly battle,” notes the source. “They’re not even pretending to play the middle.”
The Beckhams' allegiance with the monarchy is a significant blow to Meghan, who had hoped to rekindle her friendship with Victoria Beckham. “The word is Meghan was really hoping she and Victoria could become close again,” confides the insider. “Apparently, Meghan tried to reach out to her not long ago but got nowhere, so this whole situation must sting that much more.”
Meghan's struggles extend beyond her relationship with the Beckhams. The former "Suits" actress has been receiving the cold shoulder from former A-list friends and is at risk of being ostracized from Hollywood. Following the loss of their $20 million Spotify deal last year, Meghan and Harry were labeled “f**king grifters” by senior executive Bill Simmons, who expressed frustration over their lackluster performance.
In an effort to recover financially, Meghan launched her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, but the venture has had a rocky start. Earlier this year, she was mocked for sending out jars of homemade strawberry jam with defective labels.
“It seems like it’s been one embarrassment after another, and getting their butts beaten by the Beckhams in the ratings is just the cherry on top,” notes the insider. “Meghan and Harry’s popularity in Hollywood is sinking deeper with each passing day, and they are desperate to turn things around. That’s where her focus should be, not on some crazy conspiracy theory that the Beckhams are trying to sabotage them!”