Meghan Markle is facing fresh criticism over her public persona, with British philosopher and writer Kathleen Stock accusing the Duchess of being a “ruthless control freak” over her image, despite presenting herself as “natural” and “real.” .
In his last column for The times, Stock took aim at Meghan’s recent actions and the image she creates for herself, suggesting that Meghan’s approach to self-presentation is far from the spontaneous, authentic personality she claims to embody.
“…Has there ever been a person so obviously prone to ruthless control in all aspects of self-presentation, while pretending to be natural, sincere and ‘real’, as Meghan?” Stock asked in his column: highlighting the contradictions between Meghan’s public persona and the carefully curated image she projects.
Stock didn’t stop there, and also noted how “folk” Meghan’s recent show seemed, especially when Prince Harry made a seemingly “spontaneous” appearance. Stock criticized the way the moment was orchestrated, suggesting Harry’s entrance and “well-practiced spontaneous hug” were far from genuine.
Before concluding, Stock made another harsh criticism of Meghan’s public presentation, referring to The Duchess’s first Instagram post about “2025” written in the sand. “The Prussian military maneuvers seemed less planned,” Stock joked, suggesting that Meghan’s social media content, often seen as casual or personal, was actually carefully curated.
Kathleen Stock’s harsh comments add to the growing criticism Meghan Markle has faced over her public image, with many questioning the authenticity of the carefully crafted moments she shares with the world. Despite presenting herself as sincere and open, Stock’s column suggests that Meghan’s control over her public persona contradicts her self-proclaimed authenticity.