Bethany hit the nail on the head when she talked about their identity problem, but I think she missed the bigger picture. This isn’t just some accidental identity crisis—this is calculated confusion at its finest. These two want to have their cake and eat it too, and they’re hoping we’re all too stupid to notice.
Think about it, my friends. Ever since they dramatically flounced out of the Royal Family, claiming they wanted privacy and independence, what have they actually done? They’ve been desperately trying to cosplay as royals without any of the responsibility. It’s like watching someone quit their job but still show up at the office every day wearing the company badge and trying to get invited to all the meetings.
Their recent publicity stunt at the Pasadena Wildfire Hub. Who shows up at disaster sites to offer comfort and support? That’s right—working royals. This is straight out of the royal playbook.
But here’s the kicker: they’re not working royals anymore. They gave that up, remember? But they just can’t help themselves. They’re like method actors who forgot how to break character—except the character they’re playing is, “We’re totally not royal anymore, but please treat us like we are.”
And let’s talk about this American Riviera Orchard nonsense—or wait, is it As Ever now? I can barely keep up with the rebranding. It’s just like Bethany said: Meghan can’t win for losing. But not for the reason she thinks.
The problem isn’t that the public doesn’t understand her identity—it’s that we understand it all too well. We see right through this desperate attempt to be everything to everyone.
You know who doesn’t have these identity issues? Our beloved Princess of Wales, Catherine. Even during her current health challenges, she knows exactly who she is and what her role is. She’s not out there trying to be Martha Stewart one day and Mother Teresa the next. She’s authentic, she’s genuine, and most importantly, she’s consistent.
The same goes for Prince William—a future king who carries himself with dignity and purpose. Not someone running around California trying to reinvent himself every other Tuesday.
Remember when Harry used to be like that too? Before he became Meghan’s royal lap dog (or puppet, as many of you so accurately call him)? It’s honestly heartbreaking to watch his transformation from a beloved prince who served his country and honored his family’s legacy to… whatever he is now.
A man who shows up at random events, dropping pucks at hockey games, trying to recapture that royal magic while simultaneously claiming he’s broken free from it all.
But here’s what really gets me about Bethany’s analysis. She seems to be suggesting that Meghan’s problem is that she’s trying too hard to be perfect in Montecito one minute and then too casual the next. No, Bethany—that’s not the issue at all.
The issue is that everything—and I mean everything—these two do is calculated for maximum attention and minimum accountability. They want the gravitas of being royal when it suits them—like when they’re making grand entrances at events or lecturing everyone about global issues. But the moment anyone expects them to actually live up to royal standards of behavior or service, suddenly they’re just private citizens who want to live their lives in peace.
And let’s talk about this supposed “natural” content Meghan’s putting out now. Natural? Nothing about this woman has ever been natural. This is the same person who orchestrated a photo shoot outside Buckingham Palace before she’d even met Harry, who allegedly leaked stories to the press while complaining about media intrusion, and who’s now trying to rebrand herself as some kind of Martha Stewart meets Princess Diana hybrid.
It’s all as artificial as those perfect Montecito Instagram shots they keep staging.
What Bethany doesn’t seem to understand—or maybe she does and she’s just being diplomatic—is that this isn’t about Meghan not being able to win. This is about the fact that you can’t build an authentic brand on a foundation of lies and manipulation.
You can’t claim to want privacy while constantly chasing the spotlight. You can’t pretend to be independent while trading on your royal connections at every opportunity.
And now, with this latest venture—American Riviera Orchard or As Ever or whatever she’s calling it this week—we’re supposed to believe that Meghan’s found her true calling as a lifestyle guru. Please.
This is the same woman who couldn’t handle 18 months of royal duties, who allegedly made palace staff cry, who couldn’t be bothered to learn the British national anthem. But now she’s going to teach us all how to live our best lives? Give me a break.
You know what’s really telling? The way the actual A-list celebrities are distancing themselves from these two. When was the last time you saw them at a major Hollywood event? When was the last time any serious celebrity endorsed one of their projects?
Even Bethany, who’s trying to be somewhat diplomatic here, can’t help but point out the fundamental problems with their brand.
The truth is, Harry and Meghan do have an identity. They’re professional victims who’ve made a career out of complaining about the very institution that gave them their platform in the first place. They’re social climbers who want all the perks of royalty with none of the responsibility. They’re attention-seekers who claim to hate attention while doing everything possible to stay in the spotlight.
And you know what’s really sad? They could have had it all. They could have been beloved members of the Royal Family, doing meaningful work, making a real difference in the world. Instead, they chose this path of constant contradiction and confusion—where they’re neither here nor there, neither royal nor truly independent, neither authentic nor honest about their inauthenticity.
Meanwhile, the real working royals—King Charles, Queen Camilla, William, and Catherine—continue to serve with dignity and grace. They don’t need to constantly explain who they are or what they stand for because their actions speak louder than words. They don’t need to stage photo ops at disaster sites because they’re actually doing the work day in and day out—without fanfare or Netflix cameras following them around.
Let me tell you something I’ve learned from years of covering the royals: true nobility isn’t about titles or tiaras or living in a mansion in Montecito. It’s about service, dignity, and staying true to your values.
William and Catherine understand this. King Charles and Queen Camila understand this. Even Princess Anne and Prince Edward understand this. The only ones who seem confused about it are Harry and Meghan—and I suspect that’s exactly how they want it.
So, while Bethany Frankel might see this as a simple case of confused identity, I see it as something much more calculated. This constant state of flux, this endless rebranding, this playing both sides of the royal fence—it’s all part of their strategy to stay relevant while avoiding any real responsibility or accountability.
But you know what? The public isn’t buying it anymore. We see through the perfect Montecito facade. We see through the calculated casualness. We see through the attempts to play royal when it suits them and civilian when it doesn’t.
And that’s why they’re struggling—not because they don’t know who they are, but because we finally do.
