Meghan Markle has once again been spotted by paparazzi while stepping off a private jet. What are the odds? About as slim as the chance of her being genuinely caught off guard by a camera.
Fresh from her whirlwind five-day "supportive wife" tour at the Invictus Games in Canada, she returned to California looking windswept—a polite way of saying slightly disheveled. Naturally, this grand arrival was documented by none other than Backgrid, the go-to agency for conveniently staged "candid" shots. Because nothing quite says "I value my privacy" like hiring the most conspicuous photo agency to capture your every move.
Sources close to the couple—or, in translation, Meghan’s PR team—insist that this was always part of the plan. She had only ever intended to stay for five days before heading home to Montecito to be with Archie and Lilibet, who, let’s be honest, remain more mythical than public figures at this point. Later, she confirmed via Instagram that she was cheering Harry on from home. But, of course, the real highlight of this post wasn’t the Invictus Games or the athletes; it was the strategically placed gifts for her children in the background. Nothing quite says "super involved mom" like carefully positioning unopened presents in a photo to prove you remembered to bring them something. She got them jerseys from the Nigerian team? Sure. Did she buy them herself? Highly unlikely. As for the chocolates and donut bites in the frame, those were probably for her.
Perhaps the most baffling part of this entire airport scene was the sheer volume of luggage. Eight pieces, plus a coat and multiple shopping bags, were unloaded from the plane—all for a five-day trip. Either she was relocating to Canada, or she simply wanted to make a statement. And what exactly was in all those bags? In just five days, she cycled through six different coats—three puffers and three dress coats—despite living in sunny California. Realistically, one puffer and one dress coat would have sufficed unless, of course, the goal was to remind everyone that she’s still very much in her designer era.
Then there's the question of the private jet. Who picked up the tab? Chartering one of these planes isn’t cheap, yet there she was, stepping off as if she had paid for it herself. Meanwhile, many of the athletes competing at the Invictus Games—some of whom have literally lost limbs in service—are likely covering their own expenses. But sure, let’s all focus on Meghan’s oh-so-sacrificial decision to return home to her unseen children.
One particularly interesting detail: the registration number on the plane was mysteriously photoshopped out of the background images. Why? Could it be that Meghan doesn’t want people tracking the plane’s owner? Given her history of cozying up to the rich and famous for luxury perks, the dots aren’t hard to connect. If there’s one thing history has taught us, it’s that she and Harry aren’t exactly known for footing their own bills.
This entire setup was as predictable as it was cringeworthy. Meghan loves a good “caught in the moment” airport shot, especially when it involves private jets, designer luggage, and an outfit curated to look effortlessly chic. The only thing missing was a faux-surprised expression as she "realized" cameras were watching her juggle shopping bags and suitcases. Meanwhile, the wounded veterans competing at Invictus have received a fraction of this attention.
As for her Instagram post cheering Harry on from home? It was about as personal as a mass email—no direct mentions of the athletes, no real promotion of the games, just a subtle flex about being a devoted mother without actually involving her children. The only thing more staged than her airport arrival? The idea that this woman does anything without a calculated plan.
