Meghan Markle Criticized ‘Rent-a-Royal’ Ambitions
The insider added: “What irritates traditionalists most is the sense that Meghan is repeatedly publicly criticizing the institution while privately cashing in on proximity to it.
“Every time another controversy arises over titles, branding or quasi-royal appearances, it reinforces the perception among critics that they see the monarchy less as a family or public institution and more as an endlessly marketable brand asset.”
Although Markle became a princess through her marriage to Harry in 2018, she has never formally referred to herself as “Princess Meghan,” while her official title remains Duchess of Sussex.
According to British royal convention, the title “Princess” is generally reserved for women born into the royal family.
Gill also denounced Meghan’s apparent attempts to publicly popularize the surname “Sussex”.
“And you know what, it’s not Meghan Markle – it’s Meghan Sussex,” Gill sneered. She also fumed, “Now, the infamous line she said to Mindy Kaling (on Markle’s Netflix show, where she said her last name was now ‘Sussex’) — and then was kind of strong about everyone calling her Megan Sussex, which never really took off.”
Gill went further, accusing Markle and Harry of trying to maintain the privileges of royalty while selectively participating in public service.
“As I’ve always said, they’re royals in the gig economy, where they want to work three days a week and then fly back to California when it suits them and get those royal titles, when that’s not what being a royal is about at all,” she said.
“It’s about service. It’s about dignity and respect for your country, and it’s about diplomacy,” Gill added.
Another source told us that Markle’s recent public appearances and business moves have fueled the perception that she still craves royal legitimacy despite her departure from official duties.
The insider said: “There is a strong feeling among critics that Meghan never really wanted to relinquish royal prestige itself. She wanted freedom from control of the palace, while retaining the status, influence and power associated with the monarchy. That’s why every new branding exercise or unofficial overseas tour immediately revives accusations that she is still trying to operate as a celebrity version of the royal family.”
De Giorgio also disparaged Markle’s ever-changing public persona, saying, “(When) she was in Australia, (she said), ‘Just call me Meg.’
‘She wants to be Meghan, the Duchess. She wants to be Megan, Sussex (everywhere else.) But in Australia, “Call me Meg, please.” Just like: ‘I am such a recognizable woman… the everyday woman.’
“It’s just crazy.”
