‘Karma’: Lawyers ‘Refuse’ to Take Meghan’s Proposed Case Against The Sun Over ‘Little Miss Forgetful’ Jibe
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is said to have hit a sharp and unexpected legal roadblock after multiple law firms allegedly declined to pursue a proposed lawsuit against The Sun newspaper over its controversial “Little Miss Forgetful” reference.
According to legal insiders, the case was quietly reviewed by several firms — but sources claim none were willing to proceed, citing concerns over evidentiary risk, cost exposure, and the likelihood of success.
“It wasn’t about reputation,” one legal source alleged. “It was about whether the claim could realistically clear the legal thresholds it would face in court.”
While no formal legal filings were made public, people familiar with the situation say the central question quickly became whether the statements at issue could be defended as true or substantially true — a key standard in British defamation law that can make or break a case before it ever reaches a courtroom.
“When lawyers start asking whether something might be ‘substantially true,’ that’s when caution lights start flashing,” a legal commentator explained. “Firms are careful not to take on cases that could backfire spectacularly.”
Behind the scenes, sources claim draft strategies were reviewed, timelines discussed, and then quietly shelved — an early sign that the momentum for a high-profile legal battle was fading.
For Meghan, royal watchers say, the reported refusals have been felt as deeply frustrating. The Duchess has previously spoken publicly about feeling misrepresented in the media, and any legal challenge would have carried both symbolic and reputational weight.
“This wasn’t just about a headline,” one insider claimed. “It was about drawing a line.”
But legal experts note that British defamation law places heavy burdens on claimants — especially high-profile figures — who must show not only reputational harm but also that the statements complained of cannot be defended as true, honest opinion, or in the public interest.
“It’s not an easy battlefield,” a media lawyer told us. “And firms know that one wrong move can set a precedent they don’t want.”
Friends of the Sussexes insist Meghan remains focused on her broader media and philanthropic projects, but privately acknowledge that the quiet legal dead-end has been a disappointment.
Meanwhile, royal commentators say the episode highlights a broader reality for public figures: once a narrative enters the public domain, fighting it through courts can be riskier than letting it fade.
“Litigation can amplify the very thing you’re trying to escape,” one adviser noted.
Neither Meghan’s representatives nor The Sun have publicly commented on the reported legal discussions. But within legal circles, the message is said to be clear: not every grievance becomes a courtroom battle — and sometimes, the most telling verdict arrives before a case is even filed.
As one insider put it: “When the lawyers say no, the courtroom door never opens.”
