It’s that time again—Meghan Markle has released another mood board, this time marking seven years of marriage with Prince Harry. But the question on many minds is whether this is truly a celebration of love or just another episode in a long-running show of self-admiration.
Some are calling it "seven years of misery" for Harry. While that might sound cruel, the couple’s curated online presence doesn’t exactly help dispel the sentiment. One of the more controversial topics remains the infamous “moon bump” photos. Meghan’s pregnancy images, ultrasound snapshots, and the rare pictures of baby Archie often come across as overly staged or digitally enhanced. Instead of quieting the ongoing rumors about surrogacy or fake pregnancies, their approach seems to have fueled speculation. By releasing such carefully managed content, they may have inadvertently sparked the very gossip they later struggled to contain.
A recurring theme in all of Meghan’s public expressions is the overwhelming focus on herself. Although Harry and the children occasionally appear, the spotlight is always on her terms. The recent mood board feels more like a personal triumph parade than a shared celebration of marriage. For many, this constant self-focus has grown tiresome, especially when wrapped in a confusing blend of excessive sharing and calculated mystery.
Since leaving royal life, the couple's ventures have faced a rocky road. Projects like the Invictus Games, their Netflix collaborations, and various media initiatives have either stumbled or been met with criticism. Harry, in particular, often appears worn down—his once bright, fairy-tale smile now replaced with expressions of fatigue and disillusionment.
Meghan’s media strategy seems stuck in an outdated era, resembling the Instagram culture of the mid-2010s. Every image appears heavily edited, every story polished to perfection. But in today’s digital climate, where audiences seek authenticity over artifice, this level of control feels more alienating than appealing. What once passed for glamour now reads as insincerity.
Adding to the confusion is the choice to bring Chrissy Teigen onto the second season of Meghan’s Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. Chrissy’s own history of online bullying clashes starkly with Meghan’s public stance against internet harassment. The pairing feels tone-deaf, further blurring the lines of Meghan’s brand and raising eyebrows among fans and critics alike.
In the end, from overly polished social media posts to questionable casting decisions, Meghan's narrative increasingly seems more scripted than sincere. The fairy tale of a royal prince and a Hollywood actress once captured the world’s imagination. Now, it feels like a carefully orchestrated PR campaign, heavy on drama and light on credibility. Whether Meghan can shift gears and offer something truly authentic remains to be seen. What’s your take—can she turn it around and reconnect with the public in a genuine way?
