Meghan Markle has a way of making every situation revolve around her, and just when it seems she has exhausted all avenues, she reemerges with another sentimental twist.
This time, she has chosen to revisit her high school years, sharing a 1999 photograph from her time at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. In the image, she stands in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary, dressed in a white sundress with a beige cardigan, her hair adorned with a delicate gold headband. True to form, she is seen clapping—a signature move of hers, whether for the cameras, during speeches, or simply basking in attention.
Naturally, the post came with an overly sentimental caption. Meghan claimed that a dear friend from middle school had sent her the photo, bringing a huge smile to her face. This statement raises eyebrows, considering she has long portrayed herself as an outcast during her school years. Now, suddenly, forgotten friends from the past are eager to reconnect and share nostalgic mementos. The timing is curious, to say the least.
Adding another layer of intrigue, the school itself had already posted the exact same photo five hours before Meghan’s grand reveal. Their caption enthusiastically celebrated her renewed Netflix projects and upcoming podcast. True to her usual style, Meghan wasted no time reposting the image, ensuring that the spotlight remained firmly on her. The photo also provides a rare glimpse of Meghan before her Hollywood transformation—the original version, before all the enhancements. It’s worth noting who funded that transformation: her father, Thomas Markle. From her nose to her teeth to her hair, every upgrade was made possible by his financial support. Yet, in recent years, he has been conveniently erased from her narrative, despite the fact that he paid for her private school education and supported her ambitions every step of the way. Once he no longer fit the version of events she wanted to portray, he was cast aside.
For someone who has frequently described herself as a lonely outcast who ate lunch alone in the school bathroom, Meghan’s newfound abundance of "dear friends" from the past is rather suspicious. Were these friends invisible during her teenage years, or is this yet another revision of her own history? The most telling aspect of this high school tribute is its timing. Coincidentally, it appeared just as King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their upcoming visit to the Vatican. Suddenly, Meghan surfaces with a religiously themed photograph, subtly inserting herself into the royal narrative once again. The pattern is undeniable. Desperate to maintain relevance in royal conversations, she seemingly orchestrates moments that align with major royal events. This is not the first time she has drawn parallels to a Catholic narrative on a day when the monarchy makes headlines.
Another questionable claim tied to her high school years is her so-called commencement speech. Meghan has previously stated that she delivered a powerful address at her graduation, yet accounts suggest that she was not an official speaker. Reports indicate that she simply took it upon herself to give an impromptu speech, later uploading it to YouTube and tagging the school in an apparent attempt to validate its importance. If there is one thing Meghan excels at, it is crafting an image where she is the central figure—a misunderstood, kind-hearted philanthropist who is perpetually wronged by the world. However, the carefully curated façade is beginning to crack.
The lingering question is whether this photo was truly sent to her out of the blue by a thoughtful former friend or if she became aware that her alma mater was planning to post it and strategically used it to her advantage. Considering that the school uploaded the image hours before she did, the latter seems far more likely.
