Just a day after the Princess of Wales made her return to public engagements following a chemotherapy treatment, Meghan Markle seems to have reemerged from the shadows, once again playing what some might call the "media card."
This timing doesn’t appear to be coincidental; it feels as though she’s on a mission to steal the spotlight. The date in question, October 2nd, marks Meghan’s visit to the Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, an event that wasn’t publicly announced until October 11th. The delay is puzzling—why wait to reveal this visit? It's intriguing how Meghan’s event only came to light just as Catherine stepped back into the royal limelight. It raises questions about Meghan's intentions, almost as if she was waiting for the perfect moment to swoop in and capture her share of the attention.
During her visit to Girls Inc., Meghan engaged in discussions about the challenges teenage girls face growing up in the digital age. However, while she often claims to be empowering women, her actions sometimes suggest otherwise. Critics have noted that rather than uplifting other women, Meghan can sometimes appear to belittle them, especially when they seem to outshine her. The contrast between Catherine’s genuine dedication to her royal duties and Meghan’s increasingly predictable PR moves becomes more evident with each public appearance. This visit to Girls Inc. was intended to promote a new digital wellness program called “Social Media U.” However, the optics are hard to ignore. Just as Catherine resumed her royal duties, Meghan chose this time to surprise a group of young girls with her presence. Was this about the children, or another calculated attempt to compete with the Princess of Wales for public attention?
Meghan’s PR strategy seems to rely on leveraging other people’s children to boost her own image. At event after event, she positions herself as a savior for young girls while simultaneously keeping her own children out of the public eye, citing privacy concerns. If children’s rights and well-being were her true priority, one might question why she uses them to enhance her personal brand. We've seen this pattern before: Meghan, often dubbed the "Duchess Dictator in Heels," frequently appears with carefully orchestrated engagements filled with banal games and activities. Yet, it’s difficult to take her seriously when she lacks the authentic compassion that Princess Catherine consistently demonstrates.
The contrast between the two women is striking. Catherine dedicates her time and effort to initiatives that truly make a difference in children’s lives. Meghan, on the other hand, appears to flit in and out of charitable events, seemingly seeking applause more than making a lasting impact. Meghan's visit to Girls Inc. raises questions about the sincerity of her involvement. Was she invited, or did she arrange the visit much like her unannounced appearance at the Children's Hospital in Toronto? There are even rumors that at past events, children were asked to sign NDAs and curtsy before her—claims that only fuel skepticism about her role as a public figure.
Perhaps what’s most notable about Meghan’s actions is her apparent desire to be seen as comparable to Princess Catherine. While Catherine is seen comforting grieving families and thanking first responders for their tireless efforts, Meghan often seems to hijack the narrative, positioning herself as a victim. Not long ago, Meghan described herself as one of the most bullied people in the world, a statement that came during a time when many vulnerable children were in need of support. The contrast is stark: while Catherine embodies the true spirit of a royal on duty—recently demonstrated during her engagement to honor families affected by the Southport tragedy—Meghan tends to bring the focus back to herself and her personal struggles.
Catherine's recent engagement, where she showed genuine compassion for grieving families and appreciation for first responders, highlighted her unwavering commitment to her community. She didn’t use the opportunity to talk about her personal challenges but instead focused entirely on the families and their needs. In contrast, Meghan’s visit to Girls Inc. seemed more self-serving, as she once again centered herself and her struggles. At what point do such appearances shift from being acts of service to being exercises in self-promotion?
The timing of Meghan’s announcement about her Girls Inc. visit, coinciding with Catherine’s return, is too coincidental to ignore. It seems like Meghan’s PR strategy is designed to ensure that whenever Catherine takes the public stage, Meghan isn’t far behind with her own "secret visits" and publicity stunts. The patterns of this rivalry continue to unfold, leaving many to speculate about the true motivations behind Meghan’s engagements.
