What is Meghan Markle Accused Of? PR Boxes Allegedly Target Black Female Fans

Meghan Markle, Netflix, and the PR Box Controversy

The strange situation surrounding Meghan Markle’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan and the “press boxes” that were recently sent out to influencers. What was supposed to look like a fun, promotional campaign actually came across as sloppy damage control.

Here’s what happened:

• TikTok creators started receiving large boxes labeled With Love, Meghan.

• Inside were random items like napkins, spatulas, shortbread mix, and apricot spread. Instead of looking like an exciting brand launch, the boxes felt like leftover merchandise Netflix wanted to clear out.

• Many fans noticed the items had Netflix branding, not Meghan’s As Ever brand. That made the whole thing feel more like a confusing marketing stunt than an authentic promotion.

Why this matters:

Meghan has already been criticized for not showcasing enough diversity on her Netflix series. Some of her most loyal fans, the Sussex Squad, even voiced disappointment. The timing of these boxes — especially since many went to Black female TikTok creators — raised eyebrows. Was it a coincidence, or a deliberate attempt to repair her image and cool down the backlash?

The problem:

Instead of boosting her brand, the press boxes looked rushed and unprofessional. Plus, Meghan’s long-standing ties with the cookware company Our Place added another layer of suspicion, since some of those products were also included. It seemed less like generosity and more like product placement.

The bigger picture:

• Netflix hasn’t officially promoted Meghan’s As Ever brand, which makes the messaging around these boxes even more confusing.

• At the same time, Meghan and Harry’s foundation, Archewell, is facing scrutiny over donations and alleged “dark money” ties. While Meghan insists she isn’t political, the groups receiving funds tell a different story.

• Combined with the fact that With Love, Meghan is underperforming in the charts, all of this gives the impression of a brand struggling to stay relevant.

Final takeaway:

These press boxes were supposed to celebrate season two of With Love, Meghan, but instead, they made Meghan and Netflix look disorganized and desperate. Instead of strengthening her brand, the effort raised new questions about her relevance, her partnerships, and even her foundation’s finances.

 In short: Instead of being seen as a smart PR move, these boxes have been interpreted as a sign of weak branding, poor strategy, and declining influence.