Meghan Markle’s Netflix Delay Sparks Royal Comparisons to Past Controversies
Meghan Markle’s decision to postpone the release of her Netflix series *With Love, Meghan* following the devastating California wildfires has elicited mixed reactions from royal commentators and insiders.
Initially set to premiere on January 15, the series will now debut on March 4. The Duchess of Sussex cited her desire to focus on the wildfire tragedy affecting her home state as the reason for the delay.
In a public statement, Meghan thanked Netflix for accommodating the decision, calling it an “easy choice” motivated by “genuine concern” for the impacted community. Sources close to the Duchess further told *People* magazine that the postponement was made without hesitation.
Despite the compassionate reasoning, royal insiders have drawn parallels between this decision and past actions by Meghan and Harry. Critics have questioned the consistency of their approach, highlighting moments when major projects were released during sensitive periods for the Royal Family.
Richard Eden of *The Mail* noted that royal sources have made "wry remarks" about the timing of Meghan’s compassion, contrasting it with events such as the couple’s bombshell Oprah interview, which aired during Prince Philip’s hospitalization in 2021. Additionally, their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s memoir *Spare* were released amidst Queen Elizabeth II’s declining health and subsequent passing in 2022.
“Meghan didn’t think twice about going ahead with the Oprah interview, did she?” one source commented, pointing to a perceived inconsistency in her decision-making.
Eden further remarked, “It’s not hard to see why some close to the Royal Family would treat Meghan’s concern for the feelings of others with profound skepticism.”
While some have praised Meghan’s decision to delay the series as a thoughtful gesture, others remain critical, seeing it as a calculated move to counteract previous controversies.
As the release date for *With Love, Meghan* approaches, the debate surrounding the couple’s actions and their relationship with the Royal Family continues to fuel public discussion.
