Meghan Markle kicked up fresh controversy this week after her chat with Emily Chang on “The Circuit” podcast. She called royal dress codes like nude pantyhose “inauthentic,” even comparing them to outdated styles from ‘80s movies. That one comment? It set off a firestorm. Critics rushed in. Supporters doubled down.
And now, everyone is asking the same thing. Is the estranged Duchess truly speaking her truth, or is she just back in the headlines for the sake of it?
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The 44-year-old Duchess didn’t pick a huge royal scandal to talk about. She picked pantyhose. That might sound silly, and to her, it was meant to be. But it symbolized more. She used the story to point out how the royal system felt rigid and performative. In her words, it didn’t feel like her.
This back-and-forth? It is what critics say makes Meghan look less like a truth-teller and more like someone rewriting her story as she goes.
Is Meghan Really ‘Playing the Game’
Schofield didn’t stop at the fashion flip-flop. She said Meghan’s story sounded more like a pity play than an honest critique. She argues that Meghan’s global platform, podcasts, and production deals wouldn’t exist without the royal family. So, if you are going to criticize the crown, at least admit how much it gave you.
That is the core of the criticism. If Meghan Markle had said, “That life wasn’t for me, but I’m grateful for the door it opened,” maybe the backlash would have been softer. But her focus on discomfort, constraints, and personal frustration makes it sound like she is biting the hand that fed her.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams was blunt. He said Meghan’s latest remarks were “an obvious ploy to get headlines.” And he is not wrong. Any time Meghan Markle mentions her time in the royal family, it is global news within minutes.
So, was it a calculated media move? It’s hard to say, but it worked. One quick anecdote about hosiery, and suddenly, the press is spinning again. If her goal was attention, mission accomplished. But if she hoped to be seen as relatable or brave, the message might have gotten lost in the noise.
That royal dress code? It wasn’t random. It was a tradition set by the late Queen Elizabeth II. And it wasn’t enforced 24/7. It was mostly about showing respect during formal events, especially around the Queen. So when Meghan frames it as this big symbol of restriction, it rings a bit hollow for those who saw it as simple protocol.
However, the interesting thing is that he royal family barely reacts anymore. When Meghan Markle launched her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” reports said the palace didn’t bother watching. Royal insiders say the family has “far bigger priorities” right now.
