Meghan Markle has launched yet another vanity project on Netflix, and this time, she’s trying to convince us all she’s some kind of domestic goddess.
So, Netflix has finally dropped this new show called With Love, Meghan. (Yes, I had to stop myself from gagging at the title, too.) It’s supposed to showcase her culinary abilities while she hosts celebrity guests at the Montecito mansion. Between cooking sessions, she’s apparently sharing her personal insights on self-care and mindfulness. Because clearly, what the world needs right now is life advice from a woman who threw away the incredible privilege of being a working royal because it wasn’t glamorous enough for her Hollywood aspirations.
The brilliant Express columnist Carol Malone has absolutely demolished this pathetic attempt at relevance, and I couldn’t agree with her more. Speaking on GB News, Malone didn’t mince words: “People do need to have a go at Meghan. I’m not interested in it. She’s not a housewife. She’s not Martha Stewart. Martha is obsessed with—and always has been obsessed with—housekeeping, gardening, cooking. Meghan hasn’t.” And there it is—the truth laid bare. This woman, who spent years cultivating an image as an A-list celebrity, feminist icon, and supposed humanitarian, is now suddenly playing house for the cameras. Give me a break.
Where was this “domestic goddess” persona when she was a working royal? I don’t recall seeing her whipping up home-cooked meals for charity events or sharing family recipes during royal tours. No, that would have required actual work and dedication to service rather than self-promotion.
What makes this even more laughable is the timing. Did you notice how our beloved Princess Catherine recently shared her personal plum jam recipe and how she’s collaborated with the A’s Ever lifestyle brand? Carol Malone pointed out something absolutely delicious about this contrast: “I love the fact that when Kate went to Wales on a visit, she gave her recipe for plum jam away for free, while Meghan’s trying to make a shedload of money out of hers.” And then Malone delivered the knockout punch that had me cheering at my screen: “I would like to think Kate did that on purpose just to have a go at Meghan.”
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the masterclass in royal shade-throwing that would be? That’s our Catherine—pure class, genuine warmth, and, when necessary, the ability to put pretenders in their place without ever lowering herself to their level.
The contrast between these two women couldn’t be more stark, could it? Catherine, even while facing serious health challenges, continues to embody everything a princess should be: dignified, dedicated to service, authentic in her interactions, and genuinely connected to the people she serves. She doesn’t need to tell us who she is—her actions speak volumes.
Meanwhile, Meghan continues to rebrand herself every few months, desperately searching for an identity that will finally give her the adoration she so clearly craves. Actress, royal victim, podcast host, children’s book author, and now Martha Stewart? It’s exhausting just watching this constant reinvention. And you know why she keeps changing personas? Because none of them are authentic. It’s all performance, all calculation, all about what will sell in the moment.
Former Conservative MP Sir Jake Berry also weighed in on the Netflix series, pointing out how ridiculously unrealistic Meghan’s version of motherhood is. He described a behind-the-scenes shot where Meghan, saying, “This is what it’s like to be a normal mom,” had lined up freshly cut fruit on a plate in a rainbow with all the same-colored fruits. He contrasted this with his own experience of raising three children: “I’ve got three kids. That’s not my experience of feeding the Berry tribe. It’s just, ‘Get it on a plate, put it in front of them, eat your dinner.’ We don’t have music in the background. We’re not all wearing matching beige outfits. It is not the real world.”
And there it is—that’s exactly the problem with everything the Sussexes put out. It’s not the real world. It’s a carefully curated, heavily filtered, meticulously staged version of life that bears no resemblance to reality. Even when they’re supposedly showing us behind-the-scenes glimpses of their personal lives, it’s all performance. It’s all for the camera. It’s all designed to sell a particular image.
I have to wonder what the staff at Netflix are thinking right now. They handed the Sussexes a reported $100 million deal, and what have they gotten for their investment? A documentary series full of debunked claims and reused footage, a leadership show from Harry that never materialized, and now this—a lifestyle show from a woman with no established expertise in cooking, homemaking, or entertaining. A woman who, let’s not forget, reportedly had palace staff prepare her avocado toast when she was a working royal.
And speaking of staff, let’s not forget the numerous allegations about how Meghan treated palace employees. The bullying claims that were serious enough to launch an internal investigation, the reports of staff in tears, the extraordinary turnover rate among her personal assistants and security team. Does that sound like someone who values creating a warm, nurturing home environment? Does that sound like the domestic goddess she’s now pretending to be?
The commentator Susie Stride perhaps said it best when she admitted she had little interest in Meghan’s latest project, preferring to watch content about inspirational people instead. She told GB News: “I’m going to be honest with you. I’m more interested in the real world. I like to watch things about inspiring people. I enjoyed the David Beckham documentary. Meghan may well be an inspiration to people, but I don’t know enough about her to tell you whether she is or not.”
That polite dismissal speaks volumes. Even the most diplomatic commentators can’t muster enthusiasm for this transparent attempt at relevance. Because here’s the truth: truly inspirational people don’t need to tell you they’re inspirational. They don’t need to constantly reinvent themselves for public consumption. They simply live their values consistently, and the inspiration flows naturally from their authentic actions.
