Meghan Markle’s influencer persona has taken yet another bizarre turn, this time on Instagram, where she appears to be channeling Princess Diana—because what else would she do besides nostalgically recreate the ‘90s as if she were actually there? The latest focus of her homage is a plain purple ribbed sweater, but not just any sweater—this one proudly bears the Northwestern University logo, eerily similar to one Princess Diana wore back in 1996.
Naturally, Meghan seized the moment to remind everyone that she, too, attended Northwestern, because, of course, that’s somehow relevant now. In the Instagram Reel, Meghan can be seen wandering through her lush Montecito garden, flashing a perfect smile behind oversized sunglasses. Because nothing says “relatable influencer” quite like a wealthy celebrity pretending to be effortlessly carefree. At one point, a child—whether it’s Archie, Lilibet, or perhaps a conveniently borrowed neighbor’s kid for authenticity—chimes in with an enthusiastic “Mommy, I can do it if you want me to,” while helping to water some plants with a hose.
In the background, Harry chuckles supportively, playing the role of doting husband, while Meghan mixes up a citrusy cocktail. Because apparently, this is what counts as content these days, rather than, say, actual work.
True to form, Meghan’s wardrobe choice was anything but random. The Northwestern sweater was famously worn by Princess Diana during her visit to the university in 1995. Now, in an astonishing coincidence (or not), Meghan happens to parade around in a nearly identical version, conveniently captured on camera for the world to see. Naturally, this led to speculation—did she actually track down Diana’s original sweater? Spoiler: it’s just a Nordstrom replica, which, if you're so inclined, is still available for purchase should you wish to indulge in your own royal cosplay. However, word on the street suggests the retailer might not be thrilled about this unintended association.
Which brings us to the million-dollar question: Did Meghan attend Northwestern simply because Princess Diana had once been photographed wearing the school’s merchandise? It sounds absurd, but at this point, nothing seems too far-fetched when it comes to her apparent fixation with mirroring the royal family. Once upon a time, the idea that a grown woman would construct her entire public persona around a mother-in-law she never even met would have been dismissed as ridiculous. And yet, here we are—watching Meghan borrow not only from Diana’s style but also, in some ways, her legacy. It’s actually impressive in its own strange way.
Despite her supposedly illustrious acting career—which, let’s be honest, consists mostly of third-rate cable TV roles and a brief stint holding a briefcase—Meghan never quite landed a leading role. But through sheer dedication to performance art, she’s managed to secure the starring role in Diana 2.0: The Social Media Years. And then there’s the influencer soft launch—if this is meant to be her big return, it’s painfully amateur. Shaky camera work, a forced aesthetic, and Meghan giggling at trees while running around in a sweater? Even teenage TikTok influencers with nothing but a ring light and a lip gloss sponsorship have more polished content than this. But, in a way, it’s working—because rage clicks still count as engagement.
At this point, the transparency of her tactics is almost embarrassing. Meghan seems to be actively inviting backlash, as if she thrives on the controversy. It’s as though she knows that her real career prospects are nonexistent, leaving her with only one path forward—leaning even harder into Diana cosplay and internet outrage. The entire spectacle feels straight out of a Lifetime movie, and honestly, it’s getting a little sad. The obsession is real, the cringe is palpable, and the desperation is reaching new heights.
If Nordstrom knows what’s good for them, they might want to pull that sweater from shelves before this gets even weirder. Because at this rate, it’s only a matter of time before Meghan is posing in Diana’s infamous revenge dress and staging her own paparazzi chase.
