Following a romantic three-day escapade in Canada with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle returns to the US only to find herself embroiled in controversy over her recent statements.
On their new website, titled "The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke & Duchess of Sussex," Meghan boldly refers to herself as one of the "most influential women in the world," a claim that has ignited a firestorm of criticism.
The Duchess of Sussex's assertion has drawn sharp rebukes from detractors who question the validity of her self-proclaimed status.
Describing their website's mission as shaping the future "through business and philanthropy," the couple's platform is divided into four sections: general information, Harry's profile, Meghan's profile, and a "news" segment for sharing their latest updates.
In Meghan's section, she is heralded as "a feminist and champion of human rights and gender equity," citing accolades from TIME Magazine, The Financial Times, Variety, and British Vogue.
The unveiling of Meghan and Harry's new project became the focal point of a panel discussion on Talk TV, where Ian Collins, JJ Anisiobi, Emma Woolf, Penny Smith, and Kevin O'Sullivan offered diverse perspectives on the couple's rebranding efforts.
While some criticize the couple for leveraging their royal titles and crests, Emma Woolf defended Meghan's use of the royal crest post-marriage and noted the absence of commercialization on their website.
In contrast, Kevin O'Sullivan derided Meghan's portrayal as one of the world's most influential women, questioning the authenticity of her accolades despite their endorsement by prestigious publications like TIME Magazine and Vogue.
O'Sullivan bluntly remarked, "On that website, there are these absolutely pompous biographies of each other in which Meghan describes herself as 'one of the influential women in the world'. No, you're not!"
