{"id":2431263,"date":"2026-05-25T11:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2431263"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:59:03","slug":"hilarious-meghan-markle-faces-brutal-online-backlash-over-new-rent-a-royal-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/hilarious-meghan-markle-faces-brutal-online-backlash-over-new-rent-a-royal-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Hilarious&#8217;: Meghan Markle Faces Brutal Online Backlash Over New &#8216;Rent-a-Royal&#8217; Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"Paginator\">\n<header class=\"sc-amjij jKXOYr\">\n<figure class=\"sc-iTVIwl ipfhlk\"\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gstumO kZkIrK\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<p class=\"sc-ellfmu dCcLgm\">May 25 2026, Published 7:53 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-hkePoP hVImEU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morninghoney.com\/p\/hilarious-meghan-markle-faces-brutal-online-backlash-over-new-rent-a-royal-scheme#insticator-commenting\" data-ext-page-id=\"hilarious-meghan-markle-faces-brutal-online-backlash-over-new-rent-a-royal-scheme\" data-page-id=\"hilarious-meghan-markle-faces-brutal-online-backlash-over-new-rent-a-royal-scheme\"\/><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>\nMeghan Markle might have embroiled herself in another controversy after rumors surfaced that she has ambitious plans to become a \u201crent-a-royal,\u201d which has drawn strong reactions from social media users.<\/p>\n<p>This has especially irked many people as she is no longer an official member of the royal family after she and her husband, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morninghoney.com\/p\/prince-harrys-uk-return-drama-intensifies-after-request-not-to-paint-meghan-markle-as-villain\">Prince Harry<\/a>, disassociated themselves from The Firm and relocated to California to gain professional and financial independence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsWdvU cGnDyB sc-csTaMs dugqNO\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>Ever since their relocation, the couple has been engaged in charitable events, business ventures and speculated paid appearances in events, along with catering to parenthood to their two children &#8212; Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-WZYaI iEyPSz\">&#8216;Extremely Expensive California Lifestyle&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-hhIhEF iQztHj\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"height:523px;overflow:hidden;width:350px\">\n<div data-external-embed=\"true\" data-mimetype=\"twitter\/tweet\" class=\"sc-oefIU bfsfLR\"><template><\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Remember when Meghan Markle said that on the \u201cfreedom flight\u201d a crew member knelt next to her seat, took his hat off and told her, \u201cWe appreciate everything you did for our country.\u201d \ud83e\udd2d<\/p>\n<p>She later said it was the \u201cfirst time\u201d someone had recognised the \u201csacrifice\u201d she had made \ud83d\udc40\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9x8sg5mCHP\">pic.twitter.com\/9x8sg5mCHP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Queen Esther (@XOQueenEsther) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/XOQueenEsther\/status\/2058501495268519942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-eJoaVz hkCFIz\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/XOQueenEsther\/status\/2058501495268519942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source: X\/@XOQueenEsther<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meghan Markle faces flak on X.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>According to <em>RadarOnline<\/em>, insiders close to the latest development claim that Markle is keen to position herself as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/p\/meghan-markle-rent-a-royal-cashing-in-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">modern-day \u201crent-a-royal\u201d<\/a> for high-profile celebrity events and charitable endeavors. <\/p>\n<p>An insider told the publication, \u201cThe attraction for wealthy hosts will be obvious \u2013 they&#8217;re not just getting a celebrity appearance, they&#8217;re getting somebody with a duchess title, royal links and global recognition attached to the British monarchy. That still carries enormous cachet in certain circles, especially among affluent Americans fascinated by royalty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The source added that critics feel that the duchess of sussex\u2019s increasing alleged cashing in on the royal title despite distancing herself from the institution might come across as \u201cself-promotion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsWdvU cGnDyB sc-csTaMs dugqNO\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>The insider further stated, \u201cPeople around Meghan insist she sees these appearances as strategic networking and brand-building opportunities, but critics believe the line between philanthropy, celebrity influence and commercial self-promotion has become increasingly blurred.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is also being speculated that Harry and Markle&#8217;s rumored extravagant lifestyle in California is said to be one of the reasons behind their increased need for collaborations, deals and public appearances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s a perception among detractors that she and Harry have built an extremely expensive California lifestyle that now requires a constant stream of deals, partnerships, appearances and carefully managed publicity to sustain, but this plan feels like scraping the bottom of the barrel,&#8221; the insider added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-WZYaI iEyPSz\">Social Media Users Lash Out at Meghan Markle<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-hhIhEF iQztHj\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"height:523px;overflow:hidden;width:350px\">\n<div data-external-embed=\"true\" data-mimetype=\"twitter\/tweet\" class=\"sc-oefIU bfsfLR\"><template><\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meghan Markle invited 99.9% of the guests she barely knew to her wedding and this was probably the first and last time she stood surrounded by the Royal Family, celebrities and A listers. Everything she ever wanted.<\/p>\n<p>Then she spent years attacking the very people and institution\u2026 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e6UT4d0H4W\">pic.twitter.com\/e6UT4d0H4W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Queen Esther (@XOQueenEsther) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/XOQueenEsther\/status\/2056792729246646390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-eJoaVz hkCFIz\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/XOQueenEsther\/status\/2056792729246646390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source: X\/@XOQueenEsther<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An X post on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry&#8217;s wedding.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>As soon as this news started doing the rounds on social media, a number of netizens called out the <em>Suits <\/em>star.<\/p>\n<p>One X users wrote, \u201cShe\u2019s definitely mentally ill. Can\u2019t someone go and get her admitted to a psych ward?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another user stated, \u201cIt\u2019s all she\u2019s got that is remotely marketable.\u201d One individual chimed in, \u201cHilarious, she is nothing more than a girl from LA. Far from being a royal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer husband has a title, she does not,\u201d commented another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dkQUut cUPMWa\">\n<p>Meanwhile, the insider also told the media outlet that Harry and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morninghoney.com\/p\/meghan-markle-reportedly-seething-as-princess-catherines-picture-perfect-family-moments-spark-fresh-royal-buzz\">Markle<\/a>\u2019s current lifestyle reportedly costs them $6 million a year.<\/p>\n<p>The source said, \u201cMaintaining security, staff, travel, PR operations and the image of being global power players reportedly comes with eye-watering costs that some estimate at around $6million a year for Meghan and Harry.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The insider added that a frustration within the royal family is reportedly stemming from Harry and Meghan wanting to allegedly benefit from the privileges and glamor that come from royal titles despite distancing themselves from the institution. <\/p>\n<p>The insider noted, \u201cBut back in Britain, the frustration is that Meghan and Harry publicly distanced themselves from royal life while continuing to benefit from the glamour and exclusivity attached to their titles. The fear within royal circles is that the Sussex brand is gradually evolving into something much closer to celebrity aristocracy for hire, where the prestige of royalty is selectively used to open doors, secure influence, and maintain relevance in elite social and business environments. It seems Meghan is never done with plans to cash in on her Sussex title.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.morninghoney.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May 25 2026, Published 7:53 a.m. ET Meghan Markle might have embroiled herself in another controversy after rumors surfaced that she has ambitious plans to become a \u201crent-a-royal,\u201d which has drawn strong reactions from social media users. 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