In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle, the former royal rebel now making waves in Hollywood, has been caught orchestrating her own paparazzi moments.

Yes, you heard it right.

In the ongoing saga of Meghan’s escapades in Beverly Hills, she took it up a notch by transforming her bodyguard into an impromptu photographer outside the upscale Cipriani restaurant.

It seems that nothing screams “I’m still in the spotlight” quite like fabricating your own paparazzi shots.

Leaving Prince Harry behind, Meghan was spotted exiting the restaurant with a radiant smile, impeccably dressed in a chic ensemble – a trench coat paired with a black turtleneck, trousers, and stylish aviator sunglasses.

Because, obviously, what better way to enjoy a casual lunch than by channeling a character from a spy movie, right?

This outing follows her recent stint enduring the freezing Canadian weather during the Invictus Games training camp.

Perhaps she’s still thawing out from the cold, or maybe she’s honing her skills for a role as a perpetual windblown protagonist.

But let’s get straight to the point.

The real spectacle wasn’t her attire or post-Canada glow; it was the comical attempt to generate interest by enlisting her bodyguard as a makeshift paparazzo.

Instead of relying on actual paparazzi, Meghan seemed to have opted for a unique approach – utilizing her security team to play the part.

The photo agency she supposedly contacted was present, but Meghan, in a stroke of brilliance, decided that one photographer wasn’t sufficient to capture her essence.

Hence, her bodyguard turned amateur photographer joined in, clicking away in the background to create the illusion of a frenzy surrounding her lunch outing.

It’s both pitiful and amusing how Meghan endeavors to portray herself as a celebrity desperately seeking refuge from imaginary crowds of admirers and photographers.

Surrounded by her security detail, she swiftly made her way to her car, leaving onlookers puzzled, questioning, “Who is that, exactly?”

The lengths to which Harry’s wife goes to sustain the facade of her popularity are truly remarkable.

With Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, seemingly taking a step back, Meghan appears to perceive this as her moment to shine.

However, the reality paints a different picture.

Despite her attention-grabbing fashion displays, it’s evident that consumers aren’t rushing to emulate her style, especially not based on contrived paparazzi shots.

The extent of desperation displayed raises concerns about why brands would still want to associate themselves with such orchestrated publicity.

It’s apparent that not all publicity is beneficial, particularly when it’s so blatantly contrived.

Brands ought to take heed – being “markled” has now become a term, and it’s far from complimentary.

Adding to the intrigue, speculations swirl about Meghan possibly concealing her real hair beneath a beanie with a wig.

If true, it serves as a fitting metaphor for her current predicament – striving excessively to convince the world of a facade that lacks authenticity.

Perhaps it’s time for Meghan to abandon the charade and acknowledge that her relevance is waning.

No amount of staged paparazzi antics or choreographed exits can conceal the truth of her diminishing significance.

Here’s to hoping for a departure from the theatrics and a return to genuineness in the days ahead.

Yet, in the realm of Meghan Markle, the show must persist, even if it means her security team must feign interest.