Meghan Markle has been fiercely defended after receiving a brutal backlash following the release of her new show, With Love, Meghan. The 43-year-old released her eight-part Netflix series earlier this month – with one royal expert now posing a message for those critiquing the former working royal.
Speaking to the Mirror, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: « The pile-on of utter mockery about her show has, in my opinion, been completely out of order. Even cruel.
« It is a lifestyle show. It is not a political debate or an analysis of global affairs. It’s not meant to have any great substance. It is a show about making things pretty or tasty or comfortable. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else. So I don’t think Meghan should change anything about it for her next series, which has already apparently been shot. »
Speaking of what she has heard from those who worked alongside Meghan, she added: « The crew who worked on it have spoken about how charming and hospitable she was. That’s refreshing to hear. »
As a message to those making brutal comments, Jennie added: « The show has quite a few handy little tips, if you’re interested. And if you’re not, then the answer is blindingly obvious: don’t watch it. But leave the poor woman alone and stop the b****y comments. »
As well as the launch of her new show, Meghan revealed that she is set to launch a new podcast, titled ‘Confessions of a Female Founder’, next month. Taking to her Instagram last week, the duchess shared that she was « so excited » to share her new project – which will be released with Lemonada Media.
Meghan signed to Lemonada Media at the start of last year – just months after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Spotify mutally agreed to end their multi-million-pound deal.
Meghan’s post on Instagram read: I’m so excited to share with you something else I’ve been working on: “Confessions of a Female Founder,” my new podcast with @lemonadamedia!
« I’ve been having candid conversations with amazing women who have turned dreams into realities, and scaled small ideas into massively successful businesses.
« They’re opening up, sharing their tips, tricks (and tumbles), and letting me pick their brains as I build out my own business, As ever. It has been absolutely eye-opening, inspiring…and fun! (Because what’s the point if we can’t have some fun on this wild adventure?) First episode is April 8th! »
