Carter's comparison of Meghan Markle to a character from Edith Wharton's early 20th-century novel who was 'spoiled and selfish' has reignited debate over Meghan's public image.

Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter has described Meghan Markle as “The Undine Spragg of Montecito.” In a Rorschach Test conducted by Interview Magazine on March 27, 2025, Carter shared his opinion on the Duchess of Sussex.

Graydon Carter said Meghan Markle didn’t understand that Vanity Fair only cared about her being on its cover in 2017 if she talked about dating Prince Harry.

Here's what the former head of Vanity Fair is revealing about the Duchess of Sussex's first interview with the magazine.

The former editor of Vanity Fair, Graydon Carter, eviscerated Meghan Markle by calling her “the Undine Spragg of Montecito,” seemingly in reference to her life after splitting from the royal family and moving with Prince Harry across the pond back to her native California.

MEGHAN Markle is “adrift on reality” and Diana would be furious at what she’s done, slammed the former Vanity Fair editor. Legendary journalist Graydon Carter blasted the Duchess

Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter has described the Duchess of Sussex as "slightly adrift on the facts and reality". Mr Carter, who edited the magazine when Meghan Markle appeared on the cover in 2017 – before her marriage to Prince Harry – recounted an incident where the then-actress questioned the focus of the accompanying interview.

Meghan Markle graced the cover of Vanity Fair, a move that brought both admiration and criticism. The cover story, which highlighted her life before marrying Prince Harry, was a pivotal moment that placed Markle firmly in the public eye.

Graydon Carter’s words against Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, came during a chat with the Interview magazine, which was published on Thursday, March 27. He used those words when asked about his gut feeling on Meghan Markle.