Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently made headlines again after her highly anticipated power event in Indianapolis.
However, instead of garnering praise, the event has been met with criticism and skepticism from both social media users and attendees.
The event, titled “The Power of Women: An Evening with Meghan,” took place at a Marriott hotel in the dead of winter.
While it was seen as a significant occasion for the state of Indiana, many questioned the choice of location, with one social media user sarcastically remarking, “She’s at a hotel in the parking lot of the airport for Christmas sakes.”
Critics also pointed out that Meghan’s attempt to establish herself as a woman of power seemed contradictory, considering she had relied on her title as a member of the royal family to gain attention.
One commenter wrote, “Woman of power yet needs to use a title to get any attention.
A title given to her by her husband’s family, who she’s tried to vilify and damage, just as she’s destroyed her own family.”
Coincidentally, the event occurred at the same time Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were visiting the United States to meet with President Joe Biden.
This led some to speculate that Meghan’s event was an attempt to divert attention away from the royal visit.
“They just don’t want to be upstaged, do they?”
remarked one social media user.
Despite the ban on photography during the event, Meghan’s close friend Omid Scobie shared numerous pictures on Twitter, including tables adorned with framed photos of Meghan herself.
Some attendees were even seen spending more time with these pictures than listening to Meghan’s speech.
Diana Eppers-Encora, a commentator on the event, criticized Meghan’s approach, stating, “Meg’s held an evening with Meghan Markle in Indianapolis, where she flew in on a private plane, talked about herself, and handed out photos of herself as a gift to the suckers who paid up to $5,000 to sit at Meghan’s table.”
Furthermore, it was reported that the Girl Scouts occupied the empty seats at the hotel after Meghan left on a private plane just three hours after landing.
This swift departure, combined with the limited time she spent with attendees, led some to believe that Meghan’s influence is waning.
“She’s floundering.
No one wants to hear her anymore,” commented Eppers-Encora.
As attendees left the event, YouTuber P. Dina conducted interviews and discovered that the main message from Meghan’s talk was to encourage women to use their voices.
For her devoted followers, this appeared to be a deeply spiritual experience, although critics likened it to appreciating “Fifty Shades of Grey” as a literary masterpiece.
Adding to the controversy, Meghan’s departure from Indianapolis was marked by her boarding a private jet at a private hangar.
This raised eyebrows due to her previous claims of being environmentally conscious.
In 2019, she and her husband faced criticism for using private jets four times in just 11 days.
Despite their subsequent proclamation of being net zero, Meghan’s carbon-spewing journey back to California contradicted their supposed commitment to the environment.
The brevity of Meghan’s visit also disappointed many residents of Indianapolis who had welcomed her.
Some pointed out that she could have taken the opportunity to explore the city, visit landmarks such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or the Kurt Vonnegut Museum, or even indulge in a local delicacy like a pork tenderloin sandwich.
Instead, she chose to leave immediately, barely spending any time in the city.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s power event in Indianapolis did not live up to expectations.
The controversy surrounding her swift departure, her reliance on her royal title, and her contradictory stance on environmental issues has left many questioning her motives and credibility.
While some of her cult followers may have found inspiration in her words, the general sentiment seems to be that Meghan’s influence is waning, and she is struggling to maintain public interest.