In a move that surprised no one, Meghan Markle once again orchestrated a paparazzi walk to steal the spotlight during a significant royal occasion.
This time, Meghan ensured she was seen on Prince George's birthday. Meghan was spotted dining at Tre Lune, an upscale Montecito restaurant, with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, best known for her role in "Father of the Bride." Williams-Paisley, who is deeply involved in fundraising for Alzheimer's and inspired by Santa Barbara's Unity Shoppe, might soon find herself roped into one of Meghan's many collaborations and partnerships under the Archewell umbrella. One can only wonder how long before Archewell claims credit for the Nashville grocery store supporting food-insecure locals.
Critics were quick to point out Meghan's impeccable timing. 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 letters "DSSOS," a desperate 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 ladybag." A third quipped, "She's so predictable."
For this carefully staged paparazzi walk, Meghan sported $155 Ray-Ban sunglasses, a £5,500 gold collar necklace from Cartier, 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 Levi's 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 nothing more than a 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 paparazzi 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. Because 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 simultaneously. Meghan's desperate need to appear social was evident in her forced interaction, turning what might have been a simple hello and goodbye into a photo op.
In the end, Meghan's latest paparazzi walk is another chapter in an ongoing saga of attention-seeking antics. From a mismatched formal Cartier 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.
