Meghan Markle has just announced her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, on Lemonada Media, and this latest venture makes her intentions clearer than ever. With this announcement, she has essentially confirmed what many have suspected for years—she and Prince Harry are utterly fixated on accumulating as much wealth as possible, regardless of how it reflects on the working royals.
The way she describes the podcast is quite revealing. According to Meghan, it will feature conversations with female entrepreneurs and friends about the sleepless nights, the lessons learned, and the determination that propelled them to success. At first glance, it seems harmless enough. However, in the trailer, she makes a statement that exposes the true focus of this project. She explicitly emphasizes that the show will explore the highs and lows, as well as the kind of advice that transforms small ideas into billion-dollar businesses.
The key phrase here is billion-dollar businesses—not community initiatives, not charitable foundations, not public service, but personal financial gain. To further drive the point home, she adds that she is also building a business of her own and receiving practical advice along the way. If there was any doubt left, she even likens her show to Shark Tank, a program solely dedicated to securing investments and maximizing profits.
This blatant commercial ambition stands in stark contrast to the couple’s previous claims that they stepped away from royal duties for privacy and to escape the intense public scrutiny. Yet, their version of privacy has included launching multiple Netflix projects, securing lucrative deals with Spotify (before that fell apart), publishing a tell-all memoir, and now debuting a podcast focused on financial success. The contradiction is striking. Imagine if Catherine, Princess of Wales, were to launch a podcast on how to become a billionaire, or if Queen Camilla started discussing her entrepreneurial aspirations. The idea seems absurd because the working royals understand that their roles are rooted in service, not profit.
Meanwhile, Catherine has been handling serious health challenges with dignity and grace, keeping a low profile during her recovery and only appearing for crucial royal engagements. In contrast, Meghan has been busy in California, tirelessly working to establish her lifestyle brand while simultaneously launching a podcast centered around making money. The differences between the two women could not be more stark—one embracing duty and discretion, the other leveraging royal connections for personal fortune.
Sources close to palace insiders indicate growing concern over how this continuous monetization of royal ties reflects on the monarchy. King Charles has been exceptionally patient with Harry and Meghan, even after the infamous Oprah interview, the Netflix documentary, and the publication of Harry’s controversial memoir. However, at what point does this relentless pursuit of wealth and status cross a line that even the tolerant King can no longer ignore?
The As Ever brand is another glaring example of their financial desperation. Royal expert Tom Quinn has pointed out that, while Harry and Meghan currently have enough funds to sustain their lavish lifestyle in the U.S., the launch of yet another brand suggests an awareness that their wealth is depleting at an alarming rate. Their Montecito estate alone costs millions annually, and without the financial backing of the royal family, they appear to be scrambling to maintain their standard of living.
This latest brand venture has been nothing short of a disaster. Initially, Meghan introduced American Riviera Orchard, a name that was widely ridiculed for its pretentiousness. When that failed to gain traction, she abruptly switched gears to As Ever, only to later discover that the name was already legally owned by a New York clothing brand—an embarrassing oversight for someone who claims to be a savvy businesswoman. Compounding the missteps, her Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan, was met with scathing reviews. The Independent described it as "queasy and exhausting," while Vulture went as far as calling it a "new frontier in unrelatability." Adding to the controversy, the show featured a Shop My Favorites section, where Meghan profited through affiliate links, effectively turning her audience into a personal ATM.
The timing of this latest podcast launch is particularly telling. As Catherine slowly returns to royal duties following her health struggles, one might expect Meghan to show some restraint or sensitivity. Instead, she has charged ahead with yet another commercial venture, reinforcing the perception that, whenever the working royals exhibit dignity and commitment to service, Meghan and Harry respond by unveiling a new money-making scheme.
When they initially announced their decision to step back from royal duties, they claimed they sought financial independence while still honoring their obligations to the Queen, the Commonwealth, and their patronages. They have certainly achieved financial independence, but where is the commitment to service? Instead of philanthropy, they have delivered self-serving interviews, tell-all books, reality-style documentaries, and now a podcast centered on amassing wealth.
William and Catherine must be watching this unfold with a deep sense of disappointment. While they dedicate themselves to mental health initiatives, environmental advocacy, early childhood development, and countless charitable efforts—all without personal financial gain—Harry and Meghan continue to exploit their former royal status for profit.
Perhaps the most disheartening aspect of all this is Harry’s transformation. Once a beloved prince who dutifully served in Afghanistan and earned admiration for his charitable work, particularly with the Invictus Games, he now appears as nothing more than a sidekick in Meghan’s relentless pursuit of commercial success. The Harry that people respected—the one who forged a strong bond with his grandmother, the late Queen, and who was seen as a valuable working royal—seems to have vanished. In his place stands a man who publicly criticizes his family while living in a $14 million mansion in California.
Those who have worked within royal circles have expressed genuine heartbreak over what Harry has become. Once a young man adored by the British public, he is now perceived as someone who has traded duty for dollars. What was once a promising role within the royal family has been reduced to a life of branding, media deals, and ongoing grievances aired to the highest bidder.
