Did Meghan Markle fake her waffle-making skills online? Social media thinks so

The Waffle Controversy

On March 17, Meghan Markle shared a video on Instagram showing her pouring green-colored batter into a waffle maker. The finished waffles were decorated with whipped cream, kiwi slices, and blueberries to create smiley faces for her children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. She also prepared a version for her husband, Prince Harry, topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

“We love a theme. Happy St. Patrick’s Day,” Meghan captioned the post.

However, keen-eyed viewers noticed a discrepancy—the waffle iron in the video had a four-section divider, but the finished waffles did not reflect that pattern. This led to speculation that Meghan had actually served store-bought waffles instead of homemade ones.

Social Media Backlash

The reaction online was swift and unforgiving. Critics accused Meghan of fabricating yet another aspect of her life for public consumption.

“Meghan Markle’s relentless compulsion to lie about everything is baffling—even over something as trivial as a waffle. She posted a video of herself using a waffle maker with a divider, yet the so-called 'homemade' waffle she presented looked exactly like a store-bought one, missing the dividers that should have been there,” wrote one user on X.

Another user added, “Why stoop to such a pathetic, pointless lie? This constant need to twist reality and deceive—especially over something so insignificant—is deeply concerning. She seriously needs help!”

A Connection to Queen Elizabeth’s Gift

Interestingly, waffles have a