However, according to royal commentators, Meghan was never entirely comfortable with the idea. Critics often claimed she disliked many aspects of royal life and public representation, even when efforts were made to present her in a flattering and elegant way. Despite the popularity of the wax figures among tourists, Meghan reportedly viewed herself as a more serious public figure rather than a celebrity attraction.
The issue also connects to Meghan’s long-running frustrations over her image within the monarchy. Royal insiders have frequently suggested that she wanted the official royal website to better reflect her achievements and modern projects, despite stepping away from senior royal duties. Observers argue that much of the information highlighted online focuses more on her earlier charity involvement and acting career rather than her newer ventures in entertainment and lifestyle branding.
Meanwhile, wax figures of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales recently attracted attention after updated displays were introduced in London. Many royal fans praised Catherine’s appearance, while some joked that William’s figure failed to fully capture his distinctive features, particularly his famous blue eyes often compared to those of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
The discussion surrounding Meghan’s public image became even more intense following the disappointing response to several of her media projects with Netflix. Critics argued that expectations surrounding her lifestyle and entertainment brand were unrealistically high from the beginning. Some insiders reportedly believed her shows and partnerships would evolve into a major commercial empire, complete with branded merchandise, interactive experiences, and large-scale promotional events.
According to claims from former staff members, there were even early discussions about creating interactive experiences inspired by Meghan’s lifestyle series. One idea allegedly involved recreating the kitchen set featured in her show, allowing visitors to walk through the space, interact with displays, listen to recipes, and hear recorded commentary. The concept was compared to immersive fan attractions inspired by famous television franchises, where audiences step directly into recreated sets and environments.
Supporters of the idea believed the project could eventually expand into department store pop-ups and branded installations in major retail locations such as Harrods and Selfridges. Fans would theoretically be able to take photos inside “Meghan’s kitchen” and experience the lifestyle brand in person.
Yet the plans reportedly never materialized. Industry critics pointed to weak branding, limited merchandising preparation, and poor timing surrounding the show’s release. Others noted that the kitchen used for filming was reportedly not even located inside Meghan’s actual Montecito home, which added further criticism about authenticity.
In the end, commentators believe the ambitious interactive strategy highlighted the gap between the expectations surrounding Meghan Markle’s post-royal career and the commercial reality that followed. While her team may have envisioned a groundbreaking multimedia brand, the projects ultimately struggled to generate the level of excitement and long-term success many had predicted.
