Overview

• In the June 17 Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, Markle defended her June 4 Instagram video as a genuine glimpse of her life moments before Princess Lilibet’s birth in 2021.
• She said she would ask people to “tell the truth” if she could rewrite her public narrative, a remark widely seen as a veiled critique of how the Royal Family has portrayed her.
• Her 'Baby Mama' dance post drew polarized reactions online, with critics calling it embarrassing and raunchy while supporters praised its candid display of joy.
• Markle has leveraged her return to Instagram and her As Ever lifestyle brand to control her message, sharing personal family content such as a Father’s Day tribute featuring Prince Harry with their children.
• Since stepping back as a senior royal, she has expanded her media ventures by concluding her first podcast season and joining Aspire to cement her entrepreneurial identity apart from the monarchy.