New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- In a revealing discussion on The Ankler Podcast, former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown unpacked the reasons behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's dramatic departure from royal duties four years ago.

The couple's move to California was largely attributed to Meghan's persuasive influence on Harry, whom Brown described as "terribly impressed" by his wife when they first met in 2016.

Brown, who was a close friend of Princess Diana, suggested that Harry was captivated by Meghan's allure and ambitions. "He thought that she knew all," Brown explained, highlighting Meghan's self-portrayal as a "savvy Hollywood wheeler-dealer" who could elevate their status. According to Brown, the Duke of Sussex "blindly followed her like...