Meghan Markle, known for her role as Rachel Zane in the popular TV show Suits, recently found herself at the center of a heated debate when passengers on a flight booed her for placing her feet, still clad in shoes, on a plane seat.

This incident occurred during her trip to Hong Kong, where she arrived in 2012 for a press tour, showcasing her impeccable style with outfits from designers Zac Posen and Karl Ferdinand Franco.

Although Meghan’s personal Instagram page, Meghan Markle, and her lifestyle blog, The Tig, no longer exist, screenshots of her activities during her pre-royal life can still be found online.

One such moment captured her arrival in Hong Kong, where she was warmly received by award-winning TV presenter and personality, Dom Lowe.

In fact, Lowe even went so far as to describe Meghan as his best interviewee in a Twitter post back in October 2013.

Recently, Dom Lowe shared a photo of Meghan taken during her flight to Hong Kong.

Sources reveal that the photo was staged, featuring Meghan holding a book and a passport carelessly placed on top.

While the passport served as a decorative item, symbolizing her status as an international traveler, many questioned the wisdom of leaving it exposed, risking potential theft or unauthorized access to personal information.

Critics argue that this staged photo only reinforces Meghan’s perceived fakeness and lack of authenticity.

Rumors began to circulate that Meghan was booed by two fellow passengers who were seated next to her on the flight.

In certain cultures, particularly Asian ones, it is considered bad luck or impolite to place one’s feet or shoes near or on books, which are seen as symbols of knowledge and power.

Moreover, sharing photos of one’s feet is generally regarded as poor manners.

Placing her feet on the seat was seen as a lack of class and decorum.

One Reddit user commented, “She’s an influencer, guys.”

It seems that Meghan’s travel photos often feature her shoes alongside her passport, evoking a trend popularized in the 90s.

However, many find this practice uninspiring and lacking in originality.

Critics argue that Meghan’s attempts to become an influencer have fallen flat, as her content fails to offer anything creative or innovative.

Interestingly, the controversial photo inadvertently exposed some of Meghan’s inconsistencies during an interview with the BBC.

Sharp-eyed observers noticed a book in the picture, authored by Salman Rushdie.

This choice of literature raised eyebrows, as Rushdie has made public comments expressing his disapproval of the British monarchy, referring to it as “stupid” and “archaic.”

Some speculate that Meghan may not have actually read the book but rather used it as a prop to appear intellectual and make a statement.

Additionally, Meghan’s research on Princess Diana and Prince Harry has been widely discussed.

She delved deep into Harry’s life, studying every interview and article to understand his paranoia towards the press.

During her BBC interview, Meghan admitted that, being from the United States, she had limited knowledge of the royal family.

She relied on a mutual friend’s assurance that Harry was kind, as she believed it wouldn’t make sense to pursue a relationship otherwise.

The incident on the plane and the subsequent scrutiny of Meghan’s actions have sparked a lively debate.

Supporters argue that the criticism is unwarranted and that Meghan should be given the benefit of the doubt.