Meghan Markle faced criticism online for her Thanksgiving turkey preparation, with viewers flagging her lack of gloves and jewelry as hygiene issues.
The backlash has reportedly left the US-based royal “devastated” as her every action tends to be criticized.
Meanwhile, she and Prince Harry have been accused of hypocrisy over their lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, despite Archewell’s report promoting models that are not “profit driven.”
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Meghan Markle ‘blinded’ by criticism of her Thanksgiving turkey prep video
Meghan’s Thanksgiving preparations unexpectedly sparked a wave of criticism online, this time regarding her cooking habits.
The Duchess of Sussex shared an Instagram Story showing her preparing a turkey, but viewers quickly focused on the fact that she wasn’t wearing gloves to handle the meat.
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Social media users also pointed out her gold ring and bracelet as potential hygiene issues.
According to insider reports cited by columnist Rob Shuter, Meghan did not expect a simple cooking clip to trigger such a negative reaction.
She was reportedly “devastated” as the video was intended to show a domestic and relatable side of her life. Sources say the 44-year-old felt “humiliated and blindsided,” frustrated by what seemed like incessant criticism, regardless of her actions.
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Duchess criticized for serving children yogurt in flimsy glassware
Last month, Meghan once again faced backlash over her cooking choices, this time over her suggestion of serving yogurt to children in a delicate glass dish. She had set out a breakfast of yogurt parfait, carefully arranged in a vintage-style coupe glass.
She topped it with her As Ever honey, jam, yogurt and fresh fruit, explaining: “You can make a yogurt parfait in a regular bowl, or you can just make it a little more special.”
She added: “It’s all great for kids,” while showcasing the stylish installation.
However, some viewers were alarmed by the idea of giving children such fragile glasses, warning they could easily break and harm anyone nearby.
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Sussexes accused of hypocrisy over $120 million deals despite defending ‘no-profit’ models
Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry have been accused of hypocrisy over their financial plans. A pro-Sussex source stressed that the couple “need to earn money” to support themselves, unlike their royal relatives in Britain.
The defense follows a report from the Archewell Foundation revealing that young people around the world want role models who are not “profit driven”.
The report also criticizes “inauthentic” online influencers, emphasizing that “real leadership is not about money or followers.”
Critics have pointed to the couple’s lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify since 2020, worth an estimated $120 million (£90 million), as contradictory to this philosophy.
Meghan has also used her Instagram to promote her Netflix projects and lifestyle brand As Ever, although she insists she is not an influencer, describing herself as “an entrepreneur and a founder”.
These projects, along with speaking engagements and other business opportunities, allowed the Sussexes to purchase a $14 million Montecito mansion for their family.
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Sussexes’ financial independence sparks debate amid hypocrisy allegations, insiders defend royal couple
Amid criticism, a Sussex insider stressed that financial independence is essential outside the royal institution.
“The fact that they have to make money is a moot point,” the source said emphatically. Daily Mail. “We all do it, unless you’re a member of the institution.”
They added that the couple’s financial independence has allowed them to donate substantial sums to charity, far beyond what a “regular Joe” could manage over the past five years.
The source described Harry and Meghan as an “activist-focused global brand” since Megxit, seeking profits in order to fund their philanthropic efforts.
Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘pivot to authenticity’ leave them in a vulnerable position?
News week noted that the Sussexes’ “pivot to authenticity” makes the Sussexes vulnerable to allegations of hypocrisy.
Chief royal correspondent Jack Royston wrote that while the Archewell report’s findings are compelling, they stand in stark contrast to the couple’s first five years in the United States, during which they signed multimillion-dollar content deals.
He said: “The results are striking but make it difficult to read the facts from the first five years of Harry and Meghan’s lives in the United States, which saw them sign multi-million dollar deals for content creation.”
Despite this, the Sussex camp has defended the couple’s right to earn money, emphasizing that the Duke and Duchess must do so to survive, unlike other members of the royal family.
