The world was basking in the warmth of a beautiful new tribute to the Princess of Wales—a rose named in her honor. Catherine's Rose, as it was unveiled by the Royal Horticultural Society, is a stunning coral pink bloom with undertones of Turkish delight and mango.
Proceeds from the flower will benefit the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, a cause close to Princess Catherine’s heart. It was a perfect combination of elegance and purpose, a symbolic gesture both meaningful and poised. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle appeared to respond with impeccable timing. Within hours of the rose’s announcement, a previously unseen, dusty old video of her surfaced on Instagram. The clip showed her barefoot, meandering through a garden and arranging flowers in a scene that looked more like a chaotic Pinterest project than a serene tribute. It was as though she were trying to match the grace of the moment with something staged and off-brand, hoping to shift attention her way.
The entire display felt uncomfortably forced. Her exaggerated smile, the theatrical flower arranging, and the sudden inclusion of her late dog as a “ghostly guest star” gave the impression of a desperate bid for relevance. One couldn’t help but pity the assistant behind the camera, tasked with filming Markle stuffing stems into a vase with the urgency of someone trying to exorcise envy. Even the flowers looked uneasy.
If a plant were to be named after Meghan, it might be something unrelentingly invasive and hard to eliminate—something more like Japanese knotweed or poison ivy than an English rose. “The Meghan Creeper” has a certain ring to it, albeit a troubling one.
While Princess Catherine is being recognized with a flower that reflects dignity and compassion, Meghan appears to be scavenging through her camera roll like a content-hungry influencer, desperate to stay relevant. Jam jars, barefoot garden scenes, and recycled footage don’t whisper royalty—they shout failed aromatherapy marketing.
The timing of the video’s release raised eyebrows. It was filmed last spring, yet curiously posted now, right as Catherine’s rose was making headlines. That’s not coincidence; that’s PR desperation scribbled on a napkin between brand deals. It says: “If I can’t be the English rose, I’ll try to outdo the bouquet.”
What’s more unsettling is how predictably reactive Meghan’s moves seem. Catherine receives a rose, and Meghan posts a floral video. Catherine supports cancer charities, and Meghan follows up with unrelated recycled footage. It's a pattern—not homage, but imitation. Not thoughtful, but obvious. And the lack of subtlety makes it all the more awkward.
Ultimately, while Catherine gracefully accepts tributes and focuses on meaningful causes, Meghan seems stuck playing influencer with stale content and a thick cloud of envy. Perhaps next time she’ll name a flower after herself—the Narcissia, sharp-thorned and self-obsessed. A fitting bloom for someone more concerned with image than authenticity.
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