Katherine Ryan, once a vocal supporter of Meghan Markle, has now done a complete 180, and the turnaround is nothing short of satisfying.
The comedian, who previously defended the Duchess with enthusiasm, has joined the growing ranks of those who have seen through the carefully crafted PR machine, the endless victim narrative, and the all-too-perfectly packaged “humble” persona. On her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything, Ryan didn’t hold back as she dissected Meghan’s latest Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Her verdict? Far from flattering. She admitted that she initially liked Meghan and was rooting for her, but time and repeated inconsistencies have changed her perspective. “Maybe it’s just the projects she’s choosing,” she mused, “but it does feel like she has lied about whether she knew who Prince Harry was… and these details about her childhood change and don’t add up.”
Shocking, right? Who could have guessed that the same woman who once claimed she had no idea who Prince Harry was—despite being photographed outside Buckingham Palace and blogging about her childhood dream of becoming a princess—might not have been entirely truthful? Color us surprised.
One of Ryan’s biggest grievances is Meghan’s ever-changing story about her upbringing. On one hand, Meghan has portrayed herself as just another regular girl eating TV dinners. Yet, in other interviews, she has reminisced about farm-fresh organic meals. So, which is it? Was she a Whole Foods princess or a budget-conscious frozen meal aficionado? At some point, you have to pick a lane.
Then, of course, there’s the undeniable pattern of cozying up to celebrities. Ryan astutely pointed out that for someone who supposedly left Hollywood behind, Meghan certainly seems to enjoy her A-list connections. She wants the royal title, the red-carpet access, and the lucrative Netflix deal, but at the same time, she expects people to believe she’s just an ordinary, humble woman-next-door. It’s a hard act to sell.
Ryan also called out Meghan’s calculated use of the Sussex name. While she technically retains "Markle," it’s clear she’s determined to rebrand herself with a more prestigious identity. As Ryan put it, “Let’s be honest about why you’re choosing Sussex—it’s a way to hang on to the Duchess of Sussex.” Exactly. Slapping "Sussex" on everything gives it a royal polish, which conveniently benefits her brand of beige, lifestyle-focused content.
The real irony in all this is that it took a Netflix show for people like Katherine Ryan to finally see the cracks in Meghan’s story. For years, Meghan has been spinning inconsistencies, playing the victim, and monetizing her never-ending sob story. But apparently, this was the breaking point. Better late than never.
And as online critics have pointed out, the Netflix series isn’t even the worst offense. Meghan’s long history of legal threats, taxpayer-funded complaints, and blatant hypocrisy—lecturing the public on compassion while living in lavish luxury—far outweighs the damage of one uninspired streaming project. The show is just the cherry on top of a years-long spectacle.
Ultimately, Katherine Ryan’s shift in perspective signals one thing: the Meghan Markle brand is running on fumes. Even former supporters are losing patience with the ever-changing narratives and carefully curated public image. The façade is crumbling, and as more people begin to see through the act, one thing is becoming clear—With Love, Meghan might just be her final performance.
