Meghan Markle is once again in the spotlight, and this time, she faces backlash over her recent comments about juggling life as a working mother. The Duchess of Sussex, who shares two children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—with Prince Harry, opened up on the podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, where she detailed her morning parenting routine.
Meghan Markle Shares Her Morning Routine as a Working Mother
In her conversation, Meghan Markle explained how her mornings start early, with both children waking up at 7 a.m. “I give myself a little time to put on workout clothes, brush my teeth, get them up, dressed, and downstairs,” she said. “If I haven’t done their lunch boxes the night before, I do that then. I love doing lunch boxes, it makes me happy, especially writing little notes to include.”
She added that if she doesn’t have meetings, she tries to handle the school drop-off herself, even though both kids attend different schools. “From 6:30 in the morning, I’m not back home until 9 a.m. on drop-off days,” Meghan Markle explained. “Then I jump straight into meetings.”
Help From a Long-Term Nanny Sparks Criticism
Meghan Markle acknowledged that on days when she’s busy, their “amazing nanny,” who’s been with the family for five years, handles the school runs. While she spoke openly about the balancing act of being a working mother, her comments have been slammed by critics who argue her situation is far removed from most mothers’ daily struggles.
Expert Says Meghan Markle’s Comments Are “Out of Touch”
Royal commentator Bronte Coy weighed in, saying Meghan Markle’s portrayal of motherhood felt disconnected from reality. “When people from positions of privilege talk at length about the working mother experience, while employing a nanny and support staff, it can feel tone-deaf,” Coy said, according to GB News.
“Yes, parenting means time away from your kids, and I relate to that,” she continued. “But it's not the same as what most working mothers go through every day. When you’re at home often and have help, the experience is different. I find those kinds of comments a bit grating.”
Public Reaction: Meghan Markle Slammed Online
The internet quickly echoed Coy’s sentiments. Many believe that while Meghan Markle may genuinely feel the pressure of parenting, the optics of her speaking on behalf of working mothers—while living a life of extreme privilege—don’t sit well with the general public. The Duchess has been slammed across social platforms, with users accusing her of lacking perspective on the realities most women face.
Meghan Markle Faces Backlash for Her Working Mother Narrative
This isn’t the first time Meghan Markle faces backlash for her comments. Critics often argue that her attempts to connect with the average person fall short, especially when discussing sensitive topics like being a working mother. Whether intentional or not, the tone of her message continues to spark debate.
As the conversation unfolds, one thing remains clear—Meghan Markle’s latest podcast appearance has reignited controversy, leaving many to question how relatable her version of a working mother truly is.
