Little Lilibet has now been dragged into her mother’s web of fabrications, and I’m gutted about it.
For years, many of us have questioned this approach. Look, I’m all for protecting kids’ privacy, but there’s something entirely different about what’s happening here. While William and Catherine have managed to strike the perfect balance—giving us glimpses of their children while fiercely protecting their privacy—the Sussex approach has been, well, a bit bizarre. Now, we’re seeing Lilibet being trotted out in carefully orchestrated “candid” moments with Serena Williams, just as Meghan launches her rebranded lifestyle business and Netflix cooking show. Coincidence? I think not.
Remember when Harry and Meghan left the royal family to “protect their privacy”? I think we can all see through that now. They didn’t want privacy; they wanted control over the narrative—control over which parts of their lives they could monetize. This latest video situation is particularly disturbing. The way they’re filming things in such a secretive, cryptic manner—it’s all staged. And now, with these stories about Archie supposedly waking up and telling Meghan, “Mama, I don’t want to work too hard,” I mean, come on, guys. What is even going on here?
Let’s be honest with ourselves: what we’re witnessing is a desperate attempt to salvage what’s left of Meghan’s brand. Her American Riviera Orchard launch was a disaster. You can’t just slap together a few jars of jam, send them to your celebrity friends, and call it a day. Oh no, no, no. You’ve got to be meticulous. And now, with this Netflix cooking show, With Love, Megan, about to launch, the panic must be setting in. That’s why we’re suddenly seeing this flurry of activity—interviews with trashy magazines, Harry doing the rounds with publications.
Have you noticed how Meghan is suddenly insisting on being called “Sussex” instead of “Markle”? She told some celebrity (I can’t even remember which one) that her name isn’t Markle anymore. Why? Because she knows that without that connection to the royal family, she’s got no pull. It’s heartbreaking to think about what’s happening to those children. While George, Charlotte, and Louis are being raised with clear boundaries between their public and private lives—with parents who shield them while preparing them for their future roles—poor Archie and Lilibet are being used as bargaining chips.
The most telling part in all of this is Meghan’s quote to People magazine about the Sussex name. She says, “It’s our shared name as a family. I love that it’s something that Archie, Lili, Harry, and I have all together. It’s part of our love story.” Yes, that sounds a bit crazy. The hypocrisy is staggering.
Meanwhile, William and Catherine continue to serve the British people with grace. Even through Catherine’s health challenges, they’ve maintained their privacy while keeping the public appropriately informed. That’s how you balance being a royal.
Now, what we’re seeing play out is the endgame of Meghan’s master plan: the cooking show, the lifestyle brand, the sudden parade of children who were previously kept hidden. It all reeks of desperation. The Netflix deal is clearly on shaky ground, and they’re throwing everything at it. And if it fails? Well, Meghan’s already laying the groundwork to crawl back to the monarchy, using and embracing the Sussex name. She’s preparing for the possibility that the American dream might be collapsing, and she’ll need to convince King Charles to take them back into the fold.
But here’s the thing: the public has long memories. We remember the accusations and claims about Archie’s title, the suggestion that Catherine made Meghan cry, and how she betrayed the family’s confidence. The road back to royal life will be rocky.
What’s sad, though, is the two children who are being used as pawns. Whether they’re being hidden away or suddenly paraded around, they deserve better than to be part of their parents’ publicity machine. This is why we continue to stand by William and Catherine. Through everything, they’ve maintained their dignity. They’ve put duty first. They’ve raised their children with love and boundaries. They understand what it means to be royal—not just the privileges it brings.
As I watch the latest desperate attempts from the Sussex camp, I can only shake my head. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: between the working royals who serve and the California couple who seem to serve only themselves.
So, my friends, keep your eyes open. Watch how it all unfolds. The truth has a way of coming out, and I think we’re starting to see the cracks in the Sussex facade.