Just when it seemed like Meghan Markle had exhausted every possible way to draw attention to herself, she delivered yet another spectacle.
This time, it came in the form of a cringeworthy video centered around a teenager who lost her home in the LA wildfires. The real story should have been about the young girl and the generous donor—Billie Eilish—who provided a gift. Instead, Meghan managed to insert herself into the narrative, making it appear as though she had orchestrated the entire act of kindness.
GB News journalist Sarah-Louise Robertson did not hold back in her critique, labeling Meghan as the "royal Katie Price," a fitting comparison given her relentless need for self-promotion. Time and again, Meghan claims she shuns the spotlight, yet here she was, placing herself at the center of a tragic event. Robertson pointed out the glaring issue: this was a real disaster where people had lost everything, yet Meghan still found a way to make it about herself.
Patrick Christys attempted to acknowledge that, at the very least, Meghan was helping someone in need. However, Robertson wasn't convinced. If she genuinely wanted to assist a young girl who lost a Billie Eilish t-shirt, she could have simply done so without turning it into a self-serving media moment. There is a way to perform acts of kindness with grace and discretion, and then there is Meghan’s way—complete with perfect lighting, scripted delivery, and a carefully staged production that positions her as the ultimate savior.
Dan Wootton didn’t mince words either, taking to social media to brand Meghan the "Disaster Tourist-in-Chief," accusing her of turning another person’s hardship into a personal PR opportunity. What struck many as particularly appalling was the fact that Meghan, a woman living in a lavish Montecito mansion and parading an extensive designer wardrobe, didn’t even purchase the gift herself. Instead, she reportedly asked Billie Eilish for free merchandise, then staged an elaborate presentation to make it seem as though she was the one being generous. Rather than quietly offering support, she made sure the entire world knew about it—reportedly even before informing the girl’s own mother. Because, after all, what’s the point of philanthropy if you can’t use it for personal branding?
Beyond the performative nature of the act, Meghan’s storytelling approach also drew widespread criticism. Her exaggerated facial expressions, theatrical hand gestures, and signature awkward tongue movements left viewers unsure whether she was trying to be an influencer, a Hollywood starlet, or a lifestyle guru. Her delivery was so jarring that it distracted from the supposed message of goodwill. One critic mocked her choice of words, highlighting the moment she approached the teenager in front of the wreckage of her burned-down home and asked, "OMG, how old are you?" Out of all possible things to say in such a situation, that was her opening line.
Perhaps the most baffling question remains: why did Billie Eilish even need Meghan as an intermediary? Surely, Eilish’s team could have sent the gift directly to the teenager. Of course, they could have—but then Meghan wouldn’t have had the chance to make herself the focal point of the story. This incident only reinforced long-standing suspicions about Archewell, Meghan and Harry’s charitable organization. Many critics argue that it’s less about their personal generosity and more about leveraging donations from others while claiming credit, keeping a significant portion for "expenses," and distributing the remainder with maximum theatrics.
Observant viewers pointed out the absurdity of the situation. One commenter asked the obvious question: why did Billie Eilish have to send the gift through Meghan at all? And more importantly, has Meghan or Harry ever given anything substantial from their own wealth? Spoiler alert: they don’t. Just when it seemed like Meghan had reached peak cringe, she managed to outdo herself once again. What’s next? A tearful TikTok about the struggles of ordering takeout in Montecito? A podcast episode on the hardships of transitioning from duchess to influencer? At this point, nothing would be surprising. But one thing remains certain—if Meghan Markle is involved, it’s never truly about the cause. It’s always about her.
