Meghan Markle’s claim of leading a “private life” has come under intense scrutiny in 2025, with critics accusing her of following a scandalous path similar to Sarah Ferguson’s past controversies.
Throughout the year, Meghan faced numerous public relations setbacks, including backlash for insensitive social media posts, failed business ventures, and accusations of exploiting her royal ties for personal gain.
Insiders revealed that Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, struggled behind the scenes due to poor leadership and lack of clear direction, contradicting her public portrayal of success and tranquility. Furthermore, her high-profile appearances, like the Paris Fashion Week video near the site of Princess Diana’s fatal crash, were widely regarded as tone-deaf and disrespectful, fueling criticism.
The narrative that Meghan lives a peaceful, private life is challenged by her ongoing media controversies, public disputes, and aggressive marketing tactics involving her children, Archie and Lilibet. This pattern of behavior has drawn comparisons to Sarah Ferguson’s tumultuous relationship with the royal family and her own history of scandal and media exploitation.
Overall, Meghan’s efforts to reinvent herself outside the royal machine have not gone smoothly, and many observers see her as repeatedly engaging in controversy rather than privacy, undermining her image and credibility both in the royal family and in the public eye.