Meghan Markle’s attempt to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making themed waffles for her family has led to some online accusations, with fans suggesting that the Duchess of Sussex may not have been entirely honest about the process.
The 43-year-old royal shared a video on Instagram showcasing her waffle-making skills, with a green mixture being poured into a waffle maker to create a festive breakfast for her family.
The Waffle Mishap
The video, which captured Meghan whisking up a vibrant green batter and pouring it into a black cast-iron waffle maker, quickly gained attention from fans.
Meghan proudly declared that the Sussex family “loves a theme!” while she prepped the holiday-inspired breakfast.
However, sharp-eyed followers quickly pointed out something strange about the waffles.
According to them, the waffles featured in Meghan’s post looked nothing like the ones made with her waffle iron.
Her waffle maker, a Cuisinart Waring Pro WMK200 Belgian model, is known for its deep ridges that divide each waffle into four sections.
But the waffles Meghan showcased seemed unusually flat and lacked any of the characteristic ridges, sparking speculation about the authenticity of the breakfast.
Fans Call Out the Waffle Deception
Many social media users were quick to point out the discrepancy, with one person remarking that the waffles shown in Meghan’s video didn’t match the pattern of the waffle maker.
“She did not make that mess in that waffle maker,” one commenter wrote.
“Anyone noticed something missing? The waffle maker has four sections, but none of that slop she made has any sections.”
Several other users joined in, claiming that the waffles looked more like pre-made, frozen varieties, such as Eggos, rather than homemade ones.
“Her kid’s waffles look like colored Eggos—not homemade at all,” one user said, while others speculated that the waffles were artificially green or that Meghan had used a different waffle maker altogether.
Speculation Surrounds the Waffle Maker’s Origins
As the conversation grew, some fans began to speculate that the waffle maker Meghan used might have a special connection to the Sussex family.
They recalled that Prince Harry had previously mentioned that his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, had gifted a waffle maker to Archie for Christmas.
This led some followers to believe that the waffle maker featured in Meghan’s post could be the very same one given to Archie by the Queen.
“I bet this is the same waffle maker QEII gave Archie for Christmas after learning how much he loved waffles,” one fan wrote, while another added, “I believe this is the waffle maker the Queen bought for Archie.
Prove me wrong.” Prince Harry himself had revealed during a 2021 interview on the Late Late Show with James Corden that Archie loved waffles so much that he requested the same breakfast every morning, and his grandmother had kindly sent them the waffle maker as a gift.
A Sweet St. Patrick’s Day at Home
Despite the controversy surrounding the waffles, Meghan’s post included a heartwarming image of her festive breakfast.
She shared a waffle designed for her children, Archie and Lilibet, complete with kiwi for a mouth, blueberries for eyes, and whipped cream hair.
Meghan also prepared a plain green waffle for herself and Harry, accompanied by cream and strawberries.
“For us! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” she wrote in the caption.
While the St. Patrick’s Day celebration may have raised a few eyebrows, it wasn’t the only royal event of the day.
Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, attended the Irish Guards’ annual parade at Wellington Barracks in London, representing the royal family at a more formal celebration.
Meghan’s Ongoing Public Life
This St. Patrick’s Day incident isn’t the first time Meghan has faced public scrutiny.
Her Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan, was met with harsh criticism, with some calling it a “gormless lifestyle filler.”
However, the Duchess continues to share glimpses of her life and family on social media, despite the backlash.
Whether or not Meghan’s waffles were indeed a product of her own cooking remains unclear, but her love for creating themed celebrations with her family continues to make headlines.