It’s a label that cuts deeper because of its origin. Toronto was once her home—a city she called “her second family” during her Suits years. Now, it’s the place that publicly questions whether Meghan Markle, once hailed as a trailblazing force, has lost her momentum.
When “Major New Title” Comes With a Sting
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a royal honor from the Crown. It’s a cultural verdict. And while the Royal Family may no longer count her among its working members, the New Year spotlight still shines—sometimes harshly—on her every move.
The article, penned by Patricia Treble, doesn’t accuse Meghan Markle of scandal, but of misfire. Of having “all the advantages”—global fame, a Netflix deal, a media empire in the making—and yet watching project after project sputter: a canceled podcast, a rebranded lifestyle venture, a scaled-back production pact.
“Meghan Markle receives this label not for wrongdoing,” the piece argues, “but for unmet promise.” And as the New Year begins, that assessment echoes louder than ever.
The Weight of Expectation in the Royal Family’s Shadow
Few ex-royals carry the burden Meghan Markle does. She left the Royal Family seeking creative freedom, but the world still measures her against the institution she departed. Every announcement is compared to palace protocol; every setback is framed as a fall from grace.
When she launched American Riviera Orchard, fans saw vision. Critics saw performance. When she switched to As Ever after trademark issues, it wasn’t just a rebrand—it was read as retreat. And when her podcast ended after just 12 episodes, the narrative shifted from “influencer” to “flitter,” as one executive bluntly put it.
All of this unfolded as the New Year begins—a time of hope, yet for Meghan Markle, also a time of reflection on what 2025 truly delivered.
Is “Most Disappointing” Fair—or Just Noise?
It’s worth asking: who defines disappointment? To some, success is ratings and revenue. To others, it’s autonomy, healing, or protecting one’s children from relentless scrutiny. Meghan Markle has never claimed to be a traditional celebrity. She’s a woman who walked away from gilded duty for something quieter—yet the spotlight refuses to dim.
Still, the major new title sticks. Not because it’s official, but because it captures a mood. And as the Royal Family moves forward with William and Kate’s post-recovery public return, Meghan Markle remains, for now, on the periphery—watched, judged, and yes, occasionally dismissed.
What the New Year Might Hold
Perhaps the irony is this: the very act of being called “disappointing” proves Meghan Markle still matters. Silence would be the true sign of irrelevance.
As the New Year begins, maybe her next chapter won’t be about projects or brands—but presence. About writing her story on her own terms, far from headlines that label her with major new titles she never asked for.
Because in the end, the only title that truly belongs to her?
Mother. Author. Survivor. And, once, a Duchess who dared to redefine what it meant to be part of the Royal Family.
