Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has once again found herself at the center of controversy.
In the latest episode of her podcast Archetypes, she invited pop superstar Mariah Carey to discuss the term “diva” and its connotations.
However, it seems that Meghan’s reputation as a diva precedes her, as even Mariah Carey referred to her as one.
This is not the first time Meghan has faced criticism.
Rumors have circulated that she has a strained relationship with her sister-in-law, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
It has been alleged that Meghan complained about Catherine’s refusal to go shopping with her, despite her being heavily pregnant and having two young children.
Meghan’s jabs at the royal family in her podcast interviews only fuel speculation that Catherine is her intended target.
The second episode of Meghan’s podcast has drawn significant backlash, much like the previous one featuring Serena Williams.
Australian columnist Justin Smith criticized the couple for being out of touch with reality during an appearance on Sky News Australia.
He argued that Meghan wasted valuable opportunities to interview accomplished women like Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, choosing instead to dominate the conversation with her own self-referential remarks against the royal family.
Moreover, veteran journalist Peter Ford expressed his disapproval of Meghan’s timing.
He slammed her for releasing the podcast episode just hours before the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.
Ford questioned why Meghan didn’t schedule the interview for another time, suggesting that she could have used the opportunity to honor Diana’s legacy or support causes she championed.
He even proposed that Meghan could have asked Spotify to delay the release for 24 hours.
These criticisms highlight the growing discontent with Meghan’s approach to her public platform.
While her guests, such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, are renowned for their achievements, Meghan’s own accomplishments are often overshadowed by her controversial persona.
Critics argue that she fails to allow her guests to fully express themselves, turning each podcast into a self-centered snarkfest against the royal family.
As Meghan continues to navigate her role outside the royal family, it remains to be seen how she will address these criticisms and whether she will adjust her approach to her podcast.
With her actions under scrutiny, it is clear that Meghan’s every move will be closely watched and analyzed.