Your favorite royal critic is back, and I’m beyond frustrated. Meghan Markle has once again gone too far, this time claiming to be a struggling working mom on her podcast.
The irony is staggering. Meghan, who lives in a $14 million mansion, has millions in the bank, and hasn’t worked a real job since marrying into royalty, had the audacity to talk about juggling work and home life. What work? Is she secretly clocking into a 9-to-5? Of course not. Her “work” consists of vanity projects on her own terms, with staff and resources most working mothers couldn’t even imagine.
This is deeply offensive to real working mothers who struggle daily to balance jobs, childcare, and financial pressures. Meghan has no idea what it’s like to be a single mother working multiple jobs, often without help, just to make ends meet. She has a staff, a mansion, and the privilege of choosing when to work—something most women can only dream of.
But what’s even more troubling is Meghan’s claim that both of her children are ill, yet she’s recording podcasts instead of being with them. If her children are genuinely sick, why is she not caring for them? Why is their private medical information being used as fodder for a performance?
The lack of visible photos and public appearances with her children has fueled speculation about their situation for years. Meghan and Harry claim to want privacy for their kids, yet they constantly use them as talking points to fit their narrative. It's hard to take this claim of motherhood seriously when their children are rarely seen and seem to be mere props in a larger story about their own struggles.
Let’s also talk about the money. With a combined net worth of over $60 million, plus Netflix and Spotify deals, Harry and Meghan have the luxury of choosing when to work. Real working mothers don’t have that option. They can’t skip work because their child has a cough—they can’t record podcasts instead of going to their job. This isn’t about real struggle; it’s a performance designed to make them seem relatable to a demographic they’ll never truly understand.
Meanwhile, the working royals continue to serve with dignity. Catherine, Princess of Wales, has balanced cancer treatment with her parenting duties without using it for public sympathy. King Charles continues his royal duties without complaint, even during cancer treatment. They understand that privilege comes with responsibility, while the Sussexes seem intent on using their position to garner sympathy without giving anything back.
Meghan could use her platform to uplift the voices of real working mothers, those without resources or financial security. Instead, she centers herself in a narrative of struggle she doesn’t experience, trivializing the genuine challenges others face. This is harmful and misleading, especially when she’s using her children’s private lives as part of her narrative.
In contrast, the working royals protect their children’s privacy, balancing their public and private lives with care. This is the difference between authentic parenting and performative parenting. Meghan’s latest podcast falls into the latter category.
To all the mothers out there truly juggling work and family without the luxury of wealth or help—your struggle is real and valid. Don’t let Meghan’s performance overshadow your experience. And Meghan, if you’re listening: it’s time to stop pretending to struggle with challenges you don’t face. Acknowledge your privilege and use your platform to make a difference.
Until then, performances like this one will continue to alienate and offend those who truly understand hardship. The working royals don’t need to pretend to be average—they acknowledge their privilege and use it to serve others, not to seek sympathy.
Stay royal, not through pretense, but through authenticity, dignity, and respect for those whose struggles are genuine. Support the real working royals, the ones who understand that with great privilege comes great responsibility.
