Meghan Markle criticized for 'strategic friendships' and 'unfriending' pattern

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has come under fire for her alleged pattern of distancing herself from friends after benefiting from their support. Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths criticized Markle for what she described as a 'strategic friendship' with her ex-best friend Jessica Mulroney. Griffiths highlighted the term 'Markled' in the Urban Dictionary, which refers to abandoning someone after they have contributed significantly to one's life.

According to Griffiths, Markle has a history of 'unfriending' people, including family members, former Suits co-stars, and even Mulroney, whose children were part of the royal wedding. The rift between Markle and Mulroney reportedly began in 2020 amid controversies surrounding Mulroney's involvement in a 'white privilege' scandal during the Black Lives Matter movement.

Griffiths further criticized Markle's recent actions, questioning how the Duchess could have 50 friends to send gifts to, given her alleged tendency to cut ties with people once she no longer needs them. She compared Markle's friend selection to her royal wedding guest list, suggesting that Markle invited individuals she barely knew, such as Oprah Winfrey.

In light of these criticisms, Markle's approach to friendships and her handling of relationships continues to be scrutinized by the public and media alike.