Meghan Markle Slammed as ‘Cut-Price Angelina Jolie’ After Flop Geneva Speech
Meghan Markle is once again in the public eye after a speech in Switzerland about protecting children from harmful online spaces, with critics questioning the impact of the event and her role outside the British royal family.
Asper Radar Online, the Duchess of Sussex spoke during a public event in Geneva tied to discussions surrounding online safety and digital well-being. In her remarks, Markle urged technology companies and global leaders to treat toxic online environments as a "public health issue," emphasizing the effects social media can have on children and families.
The appearance quickly generated reactions online and in British media, where some royal commentators criticized Markle's evolving public image since stepping back from royal duties alongside Prince Harry in 2020.
Royal commentator Tom Sykes, who attended the event, questioned why Markle left the royal family if she intended to continue pursuing humanitarian and advocacy-focused work. Speaking afterward, Sykes argued that the platform provided by the monarchy offered unmatched global visibility for charitable causes.
"If this is what she wants to do, this is exactly the kind of thing she could have done as a working royal," Sykes said in commentary published following the event, according to AOL.
He also compared Markle's advocacy efforts to those of Angelina Jolie, who spent years working with the United Nations on refugee and humanitarian issues. Some critics on social media mocked Markle by describing her as a cut-price Angelina Jolie, while supporters defended her right to continue public advocacy outside palace constraints.
The speech reportedly attracted a modest audience, which further fueled criticism from some royal watchers and commentators online. Others, however, praised Markle for continuing to use her platform to address issues involving children's mental health and online harassment.
The couple has continued to participate in philanthropic activities through the Archewell Foundation after moving to California following their decision to leave royal duties behind, with the main emphasis being placed on media accountability, mental well-being, and digital safety projects.
The latest attention serves to emphasize the continuing public interest in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex six years after they left senior royal duties. While critics continue to question Markle's approach to public advocacy, supporters argue she remains committed to causes she has championed for years.
Neither Markle nor representatives for the Sussexes publicly responded to the criticism surrounding the Geneva appearance.
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