This situation is getting increasingly intense—has Meghan Markle just gaslit the Girls Inc. charity and now accused them of lying about her? Is Meghan Markle now gaslighting the Girls Inc. charity by claiming they’re lying about her? It sure seems like she’s denying ever saying she’s one of the most bullied people in the world.
Let’s take a quick step back for context. Earlier this month, Meghan attended a Girls Inc. event, where local teenagers were present. She was supported by the Melinda French Gates Foundation and Lisa May, the founder of Girls Inc. This made headlines worldwide because Lisa May mentioned that during an activity, Meghan discussed being "one of the most bullied people in the world."
The reaction was swift. Royal commentators, myself included, and other Meghan-focused YouTubers, called out the statement. For me, it was baffling—especially when you consider the Sussex Squad, a group of her most fervent online supporters. They have been known to bully, harass, and threaten anyone critical of Meghan and Harry, but Meghan has never publicly condemned them. Despite her stance against cyberbullying, it’s hard to take her seriously on the issue if she won’t denounce her own supporters’ toxic behavior.
Now, this story has taken another turn. Kinsey Schofield, a royal expert, pointed out something fascinating on her channel. If you’re not already subscribed, do it now—you’re missing out! She remarked that Meghan referring to herself as the most bullied person in the world, especially while she’s being investigated for bullying, is a “masterclass in gaslighting.” Drawing attention to bullying only highlights the allegations against her, both at Buckingham Palace and Hollywood. And let’s not forget, a palace investigation was launched due to accusations that Meghan had mistreated her staff.
Every time Meghan plays the victim, it backfires. We’ve seen it before: after a *Hollywood Reporter* article on her surfaced, her team tried to push back with a response in *US Weekly*, but within 24 hours, *The Daily Beast* came out with even more allegations about her being a nightmare boss.
So, is Meghan trying to gaslight the Girls Inc. charity? Sources have confirmed to *The New York Post* that Meghan spoke about her experience with online bullying but never claimed to be “the most bullied person in the world.” It’s a clever tactic, moving the goalpost just enough to create doubt. But it’s important to remember that Lisa May’s original statement was clear: Meghan allegedly said she was "one of the most bullied people in the world."
Who’s telling the truth here? Is Lisa May lying, or are these sources backing Meghan’s side? Did Meghan really say she’s the most bullied person, or did she just speak generally about online harassment? Let me know what you think in the comments!
Until Meghan publicly denounces the Sussex Squad and their behavior, her talking about online bullying rings hollow. As someone who has personally been targeted by that group, I know what real online harassment feels like. It’s one thing to criticize Meghan; it's entirely different when threats are involved. But criticizing public figures doesn’t equate to bullying—it’s commentary.
This situation feels like Meghan's new defense: “You’re the bullies, not me!” But the lines between criticism and bullying are blurred in her world. Was this all just an exaggerated claim by Lisa May, or did Meghan really make such a bold statement? What’s your take?
