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Good day royal watchers and welcome back to another edition of the Neighbor Critic. Today I'm coming to you fresh from yet another Megxit spectacle, as our favourite former royal Meghan Markle made her latest publicity appearance at a book launch event.
Now regular readers will know that when it comes to Meghan and Harry and their never-ending quest for fame and relevance, this critic comes armed with plenty of sass and skepticism. So as Oprah's book club kickoff became just another stage for Meghan to preach her gospel of "joy" and "gratitude", I was ready with my bag of popcorn in hand to recap all the rich details.
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First up was the venue itself - because apparently when you're Meghan Markle even a casual book club gathering must be held somewhere special. Gone are the days of cozy chats at Waterstones, now our girl needs a flashy event hosted by her celeb pal at a brand new bookstore. And of course the shelves were adorned with multiple copies of Prince Harry's memoir, prominently displayed as if we all hadn't heard enough already about their made-up royal drama.
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The outfit was equally as memorable - a basic black jumpsuit that would raise no eyebrows on anyone else, but for Meghan it naturally became the headline. And not surprisingly, reports tell us she wore her signature beaming smile that shone brighter than the stacks of coffee table books. According to body language experts she practised that smile well, which leads me to believe the whole thing was about as authentic as Elton John at an AA meeting.
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But it was Meghan's speech that really took the cake - or should I say stole the show. Because while the rest of us are fretting about rising bills and daily stresses, our dear Duchess regaled us with tales of her "joyful" new Californian chapter. Now I don't know about you folks but personally I could do without another lecture about finding gratitude, especially from someone with her many privileges.
If struggling through life has taught me anything, it's that true happiness isn't something you announce to the world. Perhaps Meghan could take a leaf from her own book and let her actions do the talking, rather than flogging this vague "joy" narrative any chance she gets. Because between you and me, methinks the lady doth protest too much.
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Of course, it's always about more than just a book chat with these two. Harry was notably missing from proceedings, no doubt busy polishing his participation trophies and wondering how he went from fun-loving prince to handbag carrier. And I can't help but wonder - if life post-royal is all rainbows and butterflies, why do they feel the need to keep telling us? The Lady herself proclaimed to have "moved on" yet here we are again.
Some say I'm too harsh, but facts are facts. While Meghan gushes about joy, other working royals like Kate face real struggles with ill health. And King Charles could use his son's support rather than theatrical escapes to California. And let's not forget poor Queen Elizabeth in her final months, left with just pictures of Lilibet to remember her great-grandchild.
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Meghan likes to paint a fairy tale of her new life, but from where I'm seated it seems she just can't let go of that lingering fame. Even her friend's new bookstore serves as another stage. If happiness is truly found, one lives it quietly - they don't host flashy events and give preachy speeches. The rest of us manage to experience joy without constant reminders and declarations.
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In the end, I say live your life how you choose. But some advice for Meghan - actions speak louder than words. And sometimes the most poignant chapters are written through compassion, not constant attention-seeking. This neighbor just hopes that in future, our Californian royals find purpose closer to home rather than drama abroad. Until next time folks, keep it real!
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