In a move that has many shaking their heads, Meghan Markle has once again orchestrated a public appearance that seems designed to divert attention from a significant royal event.

This time, her spotlight-stealing antics coincided with Prince George’s birthday.

While the young royal celebrated with family, Meghan was spotted enjoying a meal at Troon, a high-end restaurant in Montecito, alongside actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, renowned for her role in “Father of the Bride.”

Williams-Paisley, who has been actively involved in fundraising efforts for Alzheimer’s and is inspired by the Unity Shop in Santa Barbara, might soon find herself entangled in one of Markle’s numerous collaborations under the Archwell umbrella.

It raises questions about how quickly Archwell will claim credit for initiatives that support food insecurity, like a Nashville grocery store that has been making strides in the community.

Critics wasted no time in pointing out the impeccable timing of Meghan’s outing.

One frustrated royal observer remarked, “He’s a child, and you’re trying to take attention away from a child.” This sentiment reverberated across social media platforms, where many accused Meghan of deliberately overshadowing Prince George’s special day.

Her fashion choices were as extravagant as ever, featuring a black Dior handbag emblazoned with the letters TZOS—an apparent nod to a title she first flaunted back in 2021, shortly after stepping back from royal duties.

Social media users had a field day dissecting her outfit, with one fan succinctly stating, “weird, weird, weird,” while another chimed in with, “of course, the DL ladybag.” A third added, “She’s so predictable for a carefully staged papwalk.”

Meghan’s ensemble included a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses priced at £155, a Cartier gold-collar necklace worth £5,500, and a personalized necklace from Ariel Gordon Jewel, re-engraved with the names of her children, Archie and Lilibet.

She also wore a £245 white shirt from N.I.N.Bing and £154 high-rise straight jeans from LEN New York.

The look drew comparisons to Meghan’s first public outing with Prince Harry at the 2017 Toronto Invictus Games, and even more absurdly, to Princess Diana’s iconic white shirt and jeans ensemble worn during her 1997 visit to Bosnia.

Meghan’s attempt to channel Diana’s effortlessly chic style appeared more like hollow imitation than genuine tribute.

To cap off her look, she sported a £28,200 gold Cartier watch that bore an uncanny resemblance to one owned by Diana.

But let’s be real—how natural is it to exit a restaurant with a frozen, overly enthusiastic grin?

Her stiff smile felt staged, prompting the question: who really calls the paparazzi in Montecito?

Spoiler alert—it’s not the paparazzi.

Interestingly, the photos that surfaced weren’t even fresh; they seemed to have been taken ages ago and conveniently released on Prince George’s birthday, seemingly to compete with an 11-year-old.

Because nothing screams insecurity quite like a duchess vying for attention against a child.

Observers couldn’t help but notice the awkward dynamic between Meghan and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

In one snapshot, Meghan’s touch on Kimberly’s arm appeared anything but friendly, with Kimberly looking noticeably uncomfortable, hinting that the two may not share a close friendship.

As they left the restaurant, Meghan’s eagerness to appear sociable was palpable, turning what could have been a simple goodbye into a calculated photo opportunity.

Ultimately, Meghan’s latest pap walk is yet another chapter in her ongoing saga of seeking attention.