Meghan Markle has once again put her family in the spotlight—this time using her young daughter, Lilibet, to generate buzz for her latest Netflix venture.
In a surprising move, the Duchess of Sussex, known for shielding her children’s privacy, posted an Instagram story featuring her three-year-old daughter playing a board game with tennis star Serena Williams. The post, tagged “@netflix,” was a clear promotional effort ahead of the Tuesday premiere of With Love, Meghan.
The message read: “Three days until the party begins, all are invited, @netflix.” Another caption emphasized her bond with Williams: “When the aunties come to celebrate… and play. Love you, @serenawilliams.”
This calculated social media reveal marks a shift in Meghan’s strategy. While she has long emphasized protecting her children from public scrutiny, she now appears comfortable showcasing her daughter in a clear publicity push.
Selective Family Connections
Critics were quick to point out the irony. Meghan remains estranged from most of her own family, including her father, Thomas Markle, and her half-sister, Samantha Markle. On Prince Harry’s side, relations with Prince William and Kate Middleton are still frosty, especially after recent allegations in the Sussexes’ explosive interviews and memoir.
“Meghan has burned nearly every bridge to her actual family, yet she’s eager to present celebrities like Serena Williams as ‘aunties’ to her children,” a former royal staffer remarked. “It’s a PR move, plain and simple.”
Hollywood, Not Royalty
The Netflix show With Love, Meghan is set to feature the Duchess in casual settings with Hollywood friends, including Mindy Kaling, Abigail Spencer, and celebrity chef Roy Choi. A teaser clip released this weekend showed Meghan cooking Korean fried chicken with Choi, an attempt to position herself as relatable and warm—a contrast to her often-polished public persona.
Originally slated for a January release, the show was delayed due to the California wildfires. Given her previous media ventures’ mixed reception, Meghan is under pressure for this project to succeed. Insiders say Netflix executives are watching closely, especially after her and Harry’s $100 million deal has yet to produce a true blockbuster hit.
Prince Harry Takes a Swipe at Trump
Meanwhile, Prince Harry appears to be courting controversy of his own. Speaking at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles, he took thinly veiled jabs at Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the broader MAGA movement.
“This would be a great time to talk about how a sickness in leadership across sectors, from politics to tech, can have a detrimental effect on millions, if not billions, of people,” Harry declared. “When service to others is sacrificed for personal gain. When basic morals and empathy are abandoned in favor of power and control.”
The remarks have sparked backlash among conservatives, many of whom recall Trump’s past comments that he had no plans to deport Prince Harry despite his visa status being questioned. “Harry should be grateful, not grandstanding,” one GOP strategist commented. “Attacking Trump might play well in Hollywood, but it won’t win him any favors with real Americans.”
Final Thoughts
With her new show on the horizon, Meghan is once again leveraging her royal connection for Hollywood credibility, while Harry continues to alienate potential allies. As their Netflix experiment unfolds, one question remains: Can they keep the public’s attention without controversy, or is the drama the only thing keeping them relevant?
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You people slam Megan Markle for everything she does. Quit it!