Meghan Markle has once again found a way to turn her personal life into a spectacle, this time involving her own daughter.
The latest episode in what feels like an unending reality show of self-promotion now features little Lilibet—and, of all things, a children's board game. It seems Meghan has shifted her focus from overpriced skincare products and forgettable podcasts to subtly (or not-so-subtly) endorsing Candy Land, while also giving the world a glimpse of what we assume is Lilibet’s designer playtime wardrobe.
There was a time when Meghan insisted her children's privacy was non-negotiable, scoffing at the mere suggestion of exposing them for public consumption. Fast-forward to 2025, and she is now practically inviting the internet to zoom in and analyze her toddler’s socks, all while a conveniently placed Candy Land board game sits in the background. This wasn’t just an innocent moment of family bonding—far from it. The Instagram Story featuring Lilibet and Serena Williams came complete with Netflix branding and a countdown to Meghan’s latest documentary, With Love, Meghan. Because nothing says authenticity quite like using your child as clickbait for a project no one asked for.
If nothing else, Meghan is consistent. Unfortunately, that consistency lies in her inability to make any of her ventures stick. From the Archetypes podcast that flopped spectacularly to the lackluster content in her Netflix deal and the now-defunct Spotify contract, she has yet to find a formula for success. Now, she appears to believe that parading out Lilibet will suddenly convince the world to tune in. As if a strategically staged, slightly blurred image of her child is the missing ingredient that will turn public indifference into eager viewership.
At first glance, the photo appears to be an attempt to showcase a mother spending time with her child. However, the way the Candy Land board is perfectly positioned in the frame gives off strong sponsored-content energy. Could Hasbro be involved? Are we witnessing the soft launch of Meghan’s next merchandising endeavor, this time in board game form? One can almost picture the next scene—Meghan sipping from a Clever Blends cup while dressing Lilibet in an obscure designer brand, which she’ll later pretend she had no financial ties to. The possibilities are endless.
If Meghan believed her meticulously curated Netflix special would cement her as the next Oprah, early reactions suggest otherwise. Reviews have been far from flattering, with many describing the series as a desperate rebranding attempt—about as engaging as listening to someone drone on about their dreams. Faced with this lukewarm reception, her apparent solution is to stage even more child-centric content, as though that will miraculously turn the tide in her favor.
For now, all that’s left to do is sit back, grab some actual popcorn (not the organic, ethically sourced variety she’s undoubtedly pushing), and watch the Meghan Markle branding machine continue its relentless, and likely doomed, march forward. Would you mind passing the Candy Land?
