Meghan Markle’s Canadian Adventure: A PR Stunt or Genuine Gesture?

In a recent commentary, royal expert Neil Sean has stirred the pot regarding Meghan Markle's latest escapade, claiming that her actions have left Canadians shaking their heads in disbelief.

If you thought her previous attempts at brand-building were cringeworthy, this latest episode takes the cake—and yes, it comes with a drizzle of maple syrup and a hefty dose of self-importance.

Meghan has a knack for taking inspiration from what's already out there, whether it's logos, brand names, or entire concepts.

Take, for instance, her now-defunct American Riviera Orchard venture.

This ambitious project aimed to catapult her into the luxury lifestyle sphere but fizzled out quicker than a flat soda.

Why?

It was rushed and poorly planned, just like many of her previous endeavors.

But, of course, her public relations team would never admit to any blunders; instead, they prefer to shift the blame elsewhere.

According to reports, Meghan's agency encouraged her to be more visible and proactive.

The result?

A blurry homemade video featuring her in the kitchen of her Montecito home, squeezing lemons and channeling her inner Martha Stewart.

And let's not overlook her newfound passion for jam-making, as if she's ready to dethrone Smucker's as the queen of gourmet spreads.

Fast forward to Meghan's recent appearance at the Invictus Games in Canada, a place she often touts as her home turf.

As is customary at royal events, there were gifts exchanged, including personalized t-shirts for her children, Archie and Lilibet.

Sweet gesture, right?

Well, hold your horses.

Meghan was reportedly ecstatic about the shirts—until she realized she couldn't let her kids wear them publicly.

Why?

She feared comparisons to that charming photo of Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte watching the World Cup.

But wait, it gets juicier.

Meghan and her team turned down the opportunity to showcase the shirts in any promotional capacity.

Understandable, right?

Yet, once back in Canada, photos emerged of her children plastered across social media, seemingly part of a meticulously crafted PR campaign.

Were they donning the gifted shirts?

Of course not.

They appeared far too busy promoting something far more significant: Meghan Markle herself.

It's a curious contradiction.

On one hand, she advocates for privacy and a “normal” life for her children.

On the other, she expertly navigates the media spotlight.

One moment, she's rejecting thoughtful gifts to shield her kids from scrutiny, and the next, she's using them as pawns in her personal branding game.

Let's be honest here—does anyone truly believe those Invictus Games t-shirts will ever see the light of day again?

If they haven't already found a home in a Montecito storage unit, they've likely been repurposed as chic dust cloths for her designer furniture.

Ultimately, Meghan's trip to Canada boiled down to one thing: another round of headlines about her.

The t-shirts, the games, the veterans—they all became mere footnotes in what could be dubbed the “Meghan Show.” As Sean humorously pointed out, she traveled all the way to Canada only to walk away with a t-shirt that will likely vanish into obscurity.