Meghan, Duchess of Sussex finds herself at the center of social media discussion once again, this time due to a revealing detail in her recent Harper's Bazaar cover story that has readers questioning whether royal formalities still dominate her post-palace life.
The Announcement That Raised Eyebrows
In the profile published on November 20, 2025, writer Kaitlyn Greenidge described an unusual moment during her interview with the former working royal. The meeting took place in a grand brownstone on New York's Upper East Side belonging to one of Meghan's friends. Despite appearing to be the only two people in the residence aside from Meghan, Greenidge noted that the house manager formally announced her as 'Meghan, Duchess of Sussex' upon arrival.
This particular detail caught the attention of social media users, with many interpreting it as an indication that Meghan maintains certain royal expectations despite her casual public persona. The revelation sparked immediate reaction across platforms, with some commentators describing the writer's inclusion of this moment as intentionally 'shady.'
Contrasting Images: Royal Title vs. Casual Reality
The formal announcement stood in stark contrast to Meghan's actual appearance during the interview. Greenidge described the Duchess as wearing black leggings and an oversized Northwestern sweatshirt with her hair pulled back and seemingly no makeup. The writer observed that she looked like she could still be in college, presenting a much more relaxed image than the formal title might suggest.
This wasn't the only interesting detail from the profile. The writer and Meghan had previously met at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel, where Greenidge noted they were seated at a 'prime' table visible to other diners - a placement she described as a 'calculated choice.' During that meeting, the couple's chief communications officer sat between them, and afterward, the waiter brought an unsolicited cappuccino featuring a photorealistic image of Meghan in the foam.
Social Media Reacts to Royal Revelations
The response on social media platforms was swift and divided. One user commented: 'Such a shady quote, I love it,' while another suggested the entire article represented 'an exercise in extreme sarcasm.' Some observers believed the writer had subtly exposed what they perceived as Meghan's 'delusions of grandeur.'
Meanwhile, the profile also contained heartfelt moments, particularly when Meghan discussed her relationship with Prince Harry. She placed her hand on her heart while telling Greenidge: 'He loves me so boldly, fully and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn't. No one in the world loves me more than him.'
The interview took place while the couple was in New York City to receive the Humanitarians of the Year Award from mental-health nonprofit Project Healthy Minds. The profile, titled 'Meghan's Moment,' positions the Duchess as ready to 'author her own next chapter' after years of being 'subsumed by other people's narratives.'
As the social media discussion continues, the Harper's Bazaar feature provides another chapter in the ongoing public narrative about Meghan Markle's transition from royal life to her current role, revealing that some royal formalities may be harder to leave behind than others.
