Meghan Markle may have reignited tensions with the royal family following her latest remarks, which many interpret as a veiled criticism of her time within the monarchy. Her comments, made during a candid appearance on British businesswoman Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, have fueled speculation that a potential reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles could now be further out of reach.
During the episode, the Duchess of Sussex spoke about her evolving personal brand As Ever, her much-discussed return to social media, and her influential fashion choices during royal tours. While the conversation largely focused on her entrepreneurial journey and advocacy for women-led brands, it was her reflections on feeling silenced within the royal family that caught widespread attention.
When asked about her return to Instagram, Meghan responded, “It was a great way to get my voice back.” The comment has been widely interpreted as a subtle dig at the restrictions she faced while working as a senior royal. The conversation then shifted to Meghan’s fashion influence and its wider impact.
“My feelings surrounding it have ebbed and flowed because they say imitation is the best form of flattery,” she said. “At the same time, you start to watch how it’s being monetised at such a huge level globally, oftentimes not giving credit to the brands and the designers who actually made those pieces.”
Observers believe her remarks allude to the limitations she experienced in expressing herself while representing the royal family. Meghan explained that when she felt she lacked a platform to speak openly, she found alternative ways to make an impact, particularly through fashion.
“So being able to support especially female-founded designers, small local brands, any territories we would go to on certain tours, I always tried to tap into local designers to really see their business just do so well as a result or how many people they could help or how much they could give back,” she said.
She added, “So I think in moments where I found I wasn’t as empowered with my voice, I still wanted to be heard in other ways.” The Duchess’s comments are now being seen by some royal insiders as another indirect critique of royal life, raising concerns that such statements could complicate any possible future reconciliation.
With Prince Harry’s relationship with King Charles and Prince William still strained, Meghan’s remarks may renew fears within the palace that the Sussexes will continue making public jabs, further widening the royal divide.