This week’s spectacle unfolded on CBS News Sunday Morning, where Meghan Markle was seen gripping her husband Prince Harry’s knee with all the elegance of a cat clawing at a scratching post.
Meghan Markle, ever the spotlight seeker, seized this opportunity to recount her tales of royal woes and online abuse. This is the same story we first heard back in March 2021, when Meghan told Oprah Winfrey that she didn’t want to be alive anymore due to online harassment.
In the latest episode, Meghan shared with host Jane Pauley her intentions to help youngsters navigate their online torment. As she spoke, her gaze rarely strayed far from Harry, who looked as thrilled as a teenager forced to attend a family reunion. Meghan’s heartfelt words, delivered with all the sincerity of a soap opera monologue, included her hope that sharing her own struggles would encourage others to reach out if they felt overwhelmed. "I’d never want someone else to not be believed," Meghan asserted, her hand still firmly latched onto Harry’s knee, as if she feared he might vanish if she let go.
Harry, on the other hand, seemed to play the role of the reluctant supporting actor. His expression, a mix of detachment and discomfort, made it clear he was just about as excited to be there as a cat at a dog show. The contrast between Meghan’s dramatic recounting and Harry’s clear disinterest was nothing short of comical. It was as if Harry was mentally checking out while Meghan was aiming for an award for best performance in a tragic monologue.
Meghan’s theatrics continued as she delved into her personal experiences with suicidal ideation. Her earnest attempt to connect with the audience was met with what could only be described as a supercilious smirk—a term coined for those who revel in their own performances. The sight of her smiling while recounting such serious issues left many questioning her true intentions. Was she genuinely seeking sympathy, or was this just another act in the ongoing saga of Meghan Markle’s quest for public adoration?
The episode also featured an intriguing dynamic between the couple. Meghan’s irritation was palpable whenever Harry spoke, her clenched jaw and rapid blinking betraying her annoyance. Meanwhile, Harry seemed to channel all his energy into avoiding eye contact and hoping for a quick exit. The hand-holding between them looked more like a lifeline for Meghan than a gesture of affection, with Harry’s half-hearted grip giving the impression that he’d rather be anywhere else.
In a particularly cringe-worthy moment, Meghan’s attempt to discuss her children came across as more of a performance than a heartfelt moment. Her awkward hand gestures and downward gaze, paired with Harry’s off-camera sniffles, suggested that even discussing their joyful offspring wasn’t enough to salvage the sinking ship of their public image. The episode was a master class in performative empathy, complete with Meghan’s slow-motion walk towards the camera, presumably to ensure every angle was captured for maximum impact.
The entire segment felt less like a genuine effort to address serious issues and more like a carefully orchestrated show designed to elicit sympathy and bolster their public personas. As Meghan continued to dominate the conversation with self-referential monologues, it became increasingly clear that the focus was not on the issues at hand but rather on her. The repeated emphasis on her own struggles and the dramatic reactions to Harry’s input painted a picture of a couple whose public facade was increasingly at odds with their private reality.
