Meghan Markle’s got the internet in a frenzy after using a crown insignia on a letter she sent to podcaster Amanda Hirs. Yes, you heard that right—a crown. The letter, which many of us “Megiteers” covered earlier this week, has fans and critics alike losing it. According to The Express, people are not happy, and they’re letting Meghan know it.
One commenter on social media fumed, “Why does her monogram have a crown? She loves profiting off the royal family while trashing them!” Ouch. Another wrote, “Meghan, you’re in California, not a palace. Stay cool, girl.” And then there’s this gem: “She used Harry to sneak her way into the royals.” Yikes—talk about harsh!
The backlash makes sense when you think about it. Meghan’s not royal by blood; she’s a duchess by marriage to Prince Harry. That’s a courtesy title, not a free pass to slap crowns on everything. For someone who’s called out the royal family as “evil” or “unconsciously biased,” using a royal symbol feels like a contradiction. It’s like saying you hate pizza but opening a pizzeria. Hypocrisy much?
Now, here’s where it gets spicier. Meghan’s sister, Samantha Markle, didn’t hold back. She took to Twitter (hat tip to Olga at @Olga03713154 for sharing this) and tore into Meghan’s crown stunt. Samantha tweeted, “She’s an American citizen. We don’t do royalty in America. That crown is ridiculous and shows a desperate attempt to elevate herself above normal Americans.”
Samantha didn’t stop there. She doubled down, saying, “I’m an American, and I take issue with her abusing the Constitution by using royal titles to meddle in American politics. Archwell’s working to censor free speech, which violates our values.” Whoa—Samantha’s bringing the Constitution into this? That’s next-level shade.
Commenter Zoe Busby praised Samantha’s take, saying, “Love the American perspective!” Samantha replied, “I’m her sister, sure, but more than that, I’m an American. The Constitution prohibits royal titles from interfering in our politics, especially when rogue royals push censorship.” Another user, Brie Simmons, chimed in, suggesting Meghan and Harry are “working covertly” through Archwell to influence U.S. elections and free speech. Samantha backed this up, pointing out Harry’s ties to the Aspen Institute, which she claims aims to “censor free speech.” She even quoted Harry calling the First Amendment “bonkers” while using it to his advantage. Talk about a family feud!
Look, Samantha Markle is a polarizing figure. Some of you might vibe with her, others might not trust her. That’s cool—form your own opinion. But in this case, she’s echoing what many are thinking: Meghan’s crown move was a royal fumble. Using royal insignia while distancing herself from the monarchy screams double standards. You can’t bash the royals, profit off their name, and expect no one to call you out.
Meghan’s no longer a working royal—she stepped away from that life. In America, titles like “Duchess” don’t carry the same weight. To Samantha and others, Meghan’s clinging to royal trappings feels like a cheap attempt to stay relevant. As Samantha put it, “She’s royal in title only, not in essence. She’s like a knockoff royal—a Walmart version.” Harsh, but you get the point.
This whole saga has me shook. Meghan’s letter opened the door for criticism, and Samantha’s response just poured fuel on the fire. Whether you’re Team Meghan, Team Samantha, or just here for the drama, I want to hear from you!
