Meghan Markle has found herself in the spotlight again after her former ally, Stassi Schroeder, withdrew support and unfollowed her on Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex, who stepped away from the British royal family in 2020 with Prince Harry, has been focusing on building her business ventures, including her lifestyle brand As Ever.
Despite constant criticism, Meghan has always maintained a loyal fan base that celebrates her projects. However, the situation took a turn when Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder publicly called her out, revealing she was upset after being excluded from the PR list for As Ever. Stassi even addressed the matter on her podcast, complaining about her efforts to defend Meghan in the past.
In what many believe was a subtle response, Meghan shared a handwritten post on her brand’s social media account quoting lyrics from Jewel Akens’ 1965 hit The Birds and the Bees. The message, captioned with “…and a little thing called love,” suggested she remained unbothered by the controversy.
The timing of the drama is notable, as Meghan’s podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, produced with Lemonada Media, has been nominated for the 4th Annual Signal Awards in the Business & Culture category. This recognition highlights her continued influence in media and entrepreneurship, even as former allies distance themselves.