Meghan Markle Insists on ‘Duchess’ Title During Netflix Show, But Netflix Isn’t Having It
In what can only be described as another attempt to remind the world that she’s still, in fact, a Duchess (despite distancing herself from the UK and royal duties faster than a bad actor running off stage), Meghan Markle reportedly insisted on being addressed as "Duchess" by the crew while filming her Netflix show *With Love, Meghan*. According to royal expert Neil Shah, the former actress-turned full-time PR machine wanted her title to take center stage in her latest Netflix endeavor—just in case audiences forgot that she married a prince and has been leveraging that connection ever since.
However, Netflix wasn’t exactly keen on playing along. Imagine the horror of being expected to rebrand her as “Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex” when it’s no secret that the real appeal of the show isn't her culinary prowess, but rather the constant drama that follows her around like an unwanted scent. Despite Netflix’s firm rejection, reports suggest Meghan still managed to make sure everyone on set felt the full force of her "Duchess" energy. Sources say she insisted that crew members refer to her as “Duchess” during filming, which once again calls into question how “authentic” her claims to just being “Meghan” really are.
One can only imagine the eye rolls behind the scenes as overworked crew members tried to maintain professionalism while bowing to her demands. But the story doesn’t end there. In true Meghan fashion, a glowing PR piece appeared just in time to smooth over any negative press. According to *People*, an anonymous—and totally legit—crew member raved about how “warm” and “approachable” Meghan was on set. She allegedly spoiled the crew with coffee carts, shaved ice, monogrammed gifts, bespoke ice cream carts, and even handmade bows.
Excuse me while I try to picture a crew of hard-working professionals using words like “bespoke” and “refreshing” to describe their job. Something tells me these compliments had a suspiciously Duchess-shaped origin. Let’s be real—when was the last time an entire film crew spontaneously lauded a celebrity’s “inclusive” and “thoughtful” nature in a way that could have been pulled straight from a Hallmark script? I’ll wait.
Of course, this PR stunt isn’t fooling anyone who’s been paying attention. This is the same woman who allegedly reduced staff to tears during her royal years, reportedly bullied her way through royal life, and now expects the world to believe she’s the patron saint of film crews. Are we sure Netflix didn’t write this themselves to salvage their investment? Even if they did, it’s not exactly working.
And then there’s the irony. Meghan has spent years telling the world that titles are irrelevant, claiming she and Harry don’t need them. Yet here she is, insisting on the title of Duchess at every turn. Without it, what exactly is she? A former actress with a declining public profile? A podcast host who got axed by Spotify? A celebrity clinging to relevance while her husband fades further into obscurity?
Netflix clearly understands the reality: audiences aren’t tuning in for Meghan’s cooking skills or hospitality. They’re here for the drama, the spectacle, the latest chapter in the Markle family reality show. And Meghan, ever the performer, is happy to oblige. Netflix may have turned down her demand for the Duchess title, but Meghan isn’t giving it up just yet. After all, without it, what does she have left?
