Meghan Markle is facing severe criticism for her plans to become a “rent-a-royal” at high-profile events across the U.S., despite stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and moving to California.
The Duchess of Sussex aims to present herself as a modern-day “rent-a-royal,” with an insider stating that wealthy hosts will be attracted by her duchess title, royal links, and global recognition attached to the British monarchy.
Critics argue that Meghan’s appearances are increasingly blurred between philanthropy, celebrity influence, and commercial self-promotion. They believe she and Prince Harry have built an extremely expensive California lifestyle requiring a constant stream of deals, partnerships, and carefully managed publicity.
An insider concluded that this plan may be seen as scraping the bottom of the barrel by detractors who feel it lacks substance and purpose.