Meghan Markle is once again at the center of a media storm — and this time, critics claim she’s orchestrating not one but two PR stunts to salvage her crumbling public image. From an Instagram-worthy beekeeping video featuring her young daughter Lilibet to a suspiciously flattering encounter with a commercial flight attendant, the Duchess of Sussex is being accused of leveraging both child and commercial air travel for personal gain.

A Royal Flight or a Scripted Scene?

Let’s start with what’s currently going viral: a TikTok video by American Airlines flight attendant Nina Vita. In the clip, Vita gushes about serving Markle on a recent commercial flight, calling her “so beautiful” and “so sweet.” She shares a handwritten note allegedly from Meghan, thanking the crew for their hospitality. The Duchess, known for flying private in the past, supposedly “ditched the jet” to mingle with the masses — a narrative that major outlets like People magazine were quick to romanticize.

But hold up — not everyone’s buying it.

Critics, including Royal News Network editor Britney and commentator Dan Wootton, argue this was nothing more than a calculated PR maneuver. They suggest that Markle, unable to secure a private jet this time around, tried to flip the situation into a feel-good story. According to them, her decision to fly commercial wasn’t a choice — it was a necessity. They even speculate that Markle’s infamous fondness for elite travel means she likely loathed rubbing shoulders with “peasants,” despite the smiley facade.

Further fueling the skepticism is American Airlines’ strict privacy policy, which explicitly prohibits disclosing the identities of high-profile passengers without legal or operational justification. If the TikTok video was not pre-approved, it could cost the flight attendant her job. Wootton claims this confirms it was sanctioned by Meghan’s PR team, accusing the Duchess of orchestrating the entire encounter for optics.

The Other Buzz: Lilibet’s Beekeeping Cameo

As if the airline drama weren’t enough, Meghan also raised eyebrows with an odd Instagram video featuring her daughter Lilibet dressed for beekeeping. The clip, set to upbeat music, shows the young child near a hive — with her face mostly covered and her outfit suspiciously pristine. Commentators found it all too curated and questioned whether the bees were even real. According to Wootton, Meghan’s outfit was “obviously” not that of a true beekeeper, suggesting the entire video was staged.

Britney labeled the video “bizarre and pointless,” speculating it was a blatant attempt to draw attention back to Markle’s social media, where her follower count recently dipped from 3 million to 2.9 million. “She’s pimping out her kids again,” Britney declared, implying Meghan uses her children as props when public interest wanes.

To make matters worse, a source allegedly pointed out that Lilibet’s hat wasn’t properly secured — a significant risk if real bees were involved. “So we’re potentially looking at a double PR stunt here,” Wootton concluded. “And one that might’ve endangered her child.”

Meghan’s In-Flight Reputation Disputed

As the TikTok lovefest unfolds, Wootton claims he’s got receipts that paint a very different picture of Meghan in the skies. According to him, airline staff from previous long-haul flights personally reached out to report that Meghan treated them “absolutely appallingly.” These accounts reportedly contradict the glowing version posted by the American Airlines crew and cast further doubt on the authenticity of the TikTok moment.

“This is not the Meghan Markle those staff knew,” Wootton insists. “They say she was rude, entitled, and demeaning. So this viral moment feels manufactured — a PR stunt meant to counteract the truth that’s about to come out.”

Britney echoed the sentiment, saying Meghan only behaves when it serves her brand. “She’s sweet when she needs good press, but her real personality emerges behind closed doors,” she said. “This isn’t kindness — it’s calculation.”

The Bigger Picture

Critics argue that both the flight attendant story and the beekeeping video are transparent attempts to rebrand Meghan’s image, especially at a time when her popularity is plummeting in the UK and her social media influence appears to be waning. “Everything she does is staged,” says Wootton. “She knew this airline story would get traction. She knew people would talk. And she made sure it came with a handwritten note and a perfectly rehearsed TikTok monologue.”

Even the legality of the situation raises eyebrows. If the TikTok post was unauthorized, it could represent a major breach of airline policy and passenger privacy. Yet Meghan hasn’t filed any legal complaints, which leads observers to believe this was no breach — just another carefully staged PR move.

Final Take: The PR Machine in Overdrive?

Whether it’s the carefully worded napkin note or a toddler dressed as a beekeeper near possibly imaginary bees, critics argue Meghan Markle is running a full-scale image campaign. And they’re not buying it.

“She’s only nice when it benefits her,” says Britney. “And as usual, the rest of us are left watching the show — staged, scripted, and sanitized for her brand.”