In a move that surprised no one, Meghan Markle once again orchestrated a public appearance to steal the spotlight on a significant royal occasion.
This time, Meghan ensured she was seen on Prince George's birthday. She was spotted dining at Trun, an upscale Montecito restaurant, with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, best known for her role in "Father of the Bride." Williams-Paisley, deeply involved in fundraising for Alzheimer's and inspired by Santa Barbara's Unity Shoppe, might soon find herself involved in one of Markle's numerous collaborations under the Archewell umbrella.
Speculation abounds regarding how long it will be before Archewell claims credit for the Nashville grocery store supporting food insecurity. Critics were quick to point out Markle's impeccable timing, as usual. One exasperated royal watcher noted, "He's a child, and you're trying to take attention away from a child." This sentiment echoed across social media, with many accusing Meghan of deliberately drawing focus away from Prince George on his special day.
Meghan's accessories were as ostentatious as ever. She carried a black Dior handbag embossed with the letter 'S,' a reminder of a title she first flaunted in 2021, a year after dramatically stepping back from royal duties. Social media had a field day with her fashion choices. One royal fan summed it up perfectly: "Weird, weird, weird." Another added, "Of course, the Dior lady bag." A third quipped, "She's so predictable."
For her carefully staged outing, Meghan sported £155 Ray-Ban sunglasses, a £5,500 gold collar necklace from C, and a personalized necklace from Ariel Gordon Jewelry engraved with Archie and Lili's names. Her outfit included a £245 white shirt from Anine Bing and £154 high-rise straight jeans from L'Agence New York. The ensemble was laughably reminiscent of Meghan's first public outing with Prince Harry at the 2017 Toronto Invictus Games. Even more absurd was its similarity to Princess Diana's iconic white shirt and jeans outfit worn during a 1997 Bosnia visit to raise landmine awareness. Meghan's attempt to channel Diana's relaxed yet memorable look came off as hollow mimicry.
To complete her outfit, Meghan adorned herself with a £28,200 gold Cartier watch, eerily similar to one owned by Diana. But let's be honest—how natural is it to walk out of a restaurant with a frozen, toothy grin? Meghan's stiff smile screamed "staged" and practically begged the question, "Who calls the paps in Montecito?" Spoiler alert: It's not the paparazzi. These photos weren't even recent; they were likely taken ages ago and conveniently published on Prince George's birthday to compete with an 11-year-old. Nothing screams insecurity like a duchess vying for attention against a child.
Observers couldn't help but notice the awkward interaction between Meghan and Williams-Paisley. In one shot, Meghan's touch on Kimberly's arm was anything but friendly. Kimberly looked visibly uncomfortable, clearly not appreciating Meghan's domineering gesture. The body language suggested that they weren't friends but mere acquaintances. Leaving the restaurant, Meghan's desperate need to appear social was evident in her forced interaction, turning what might have been a simple hello-goodbye into a photo op.
In the end, Meghan's latest public appearance was another chapter in an ongoing saga of attention-seeking antics. From a mismatched formal necklace to a conspicuously labeled Dior bag, everything about the outing screamed, "Look at me." Meghan's inability to allow an 11-year-old to have the spotlight for even a day is a testament to her enduring quest for relevance.
