Royal biographer Angela Levin believes Meghan Markle may have sent a subtle yet pointed message to King Charles III through her latest career venture—her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
The eight-part docu-series, which premiered on March 4, offers an intimate glimpse into Meghan’s life in California as a mother, wife, and gracious dinner host. But one particular moment stood out to both viewers and royal commentators alike.
“I’m Sussex Now”: Meghan’s Name Change Sparks Speculation
During an episode where Meghan hosts actress Mindy Kaling, the two discuss guilty pleasures—specifically their favorite fast food. Kaling jokingly says, “I don’t think anyone in the world knows that Meghan Markle has eaten Jack In The Box and loves it.”
Meghan quickly corrects her, laughing and responding, “It’s so funny you keep saying Meghan Markle—you know I’m Sussex now.” She goes on to explain why this matters to her: “You have kids and you go, ‘No, I share my name with my children.’ I didn’t know how meaningful it would be to me, but it just means so much to go, ‘This is OUR family name. Our little family name.’”
The comment confused some viewers, and raised a few red flags for royal watchers—including biographer Angela Levin.
Angela Levin: “Is This a Message to King Charles?”
Appearing on GB News, Levin suggested Meghan’s insistence on the Sussex title may have been a veiled warning aimed at the royal family—especially King Charles. “The general feeling is that she’s doing that to say to the royal family, ‘If you try to take away my titles, you’ll be in trouble,’” Levin stated. “Because otherwise, what on earth could she be doing?”
She also referenced what she described as a troubling moment in the series involving cooking, where Meghan supposedly made a dangerous error while preparing food. “I won’t say what it was made of, but it was actually dangerous. And because she didn’t measure it properly, it could burn your body,” Levin remarked, though she didn’t elaborate further.
A Tense Exchange with a Friend
Levin also criticized how Meghan addressed Kaling during their conversation, suggesting it was an odd time to assert her identity so firmly. “I think it’s extraordinary,” Levin said. “You invite someone over, have this big cooking setup, and then give her a hard time for calling you Meghan Markle.”
She added, “Instead, she should’ve just gently corrected her, or spoken to her later. It sort of knocks you for six because she’s trying to create a warm, welcoming space—and then she just shuts her down.”
A Subtle Power Play or Innocent Identity Shift?
Whether Meghan’s name correction was simply a personal preference or a calculated move remains open to interpretation. But royal commentators like Levin believe it may carry more weight than it seems. As Meghan embraces her duchess title more openly, the public and palace alike are watching closely.
The Duchess of Sussex continues to stir conversation—this time not through royal duties or interviews, but through a casual dinner chat broadcast to millions.