Meghan Markle recently found herself in the spotlight, but not for the reasons she might have hoped.
During a live-streamed discussion at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit 2025, a particular moment sparked outrage among some viewers who found her behavior less than gracious.
While recounting a personal story, Meghan shared a rather candid memory about a time when she was supposed to travel back to Chicago from Los Angeles.
Just as she was about to dive deeper into her narrative, her friend Courtney interrupted her with a gentle reminder, “We were meant to fly,” rather than drive.
Meghan laughed off the slip, promptly correcting herself.
“Yes, we were meant to fly.
But here’s why we didn’t: 9/11 happened on that same day,” she explained, setting the scene for what turned into an emotional trip.
However, it was an earlier interaction that caught many viewers’ attention, and not in a good way.
As Courtney began to speak, Meghan reached out and adjusted the way she held her microphone, a move that many found a bit presumptuous.
“I could hold it for you,” Meghan joked, eliciting a nervous laugh from Courtney, who responded with, “This makes me so nervous,” as the two women tried to navigate the quirky moment with humor.
The internet had a field day with this incident.
Many fans took to social media to express their thoughts, labeling the interaction as “awkward” and “rude.”
One user on X described the situation as Meghan interrupting her friend in a way that felt overbearing.
Another commenter echoed similar sentiments, stating, “So incredibly rude, and yet so typical.”
Critics were quick to label Meghan’s dynamic with Courtney as emblematic of her past interactions, suggesting that she often commandeers conversations, especially when she has the microphone in hand.
One observer pointed out that while Meghan seemed to thrive in the moment, her friend appeared to be struggling to maintain a composed demeanor amidst the antics.
On the other hand, not everyone was critical.
Some fans took to Instagram to applaud Meghan’s appearance and demeanor.
One enthusiastic supporter proclaimed, “She’s slaying right now,” while another noted, “While Meghan is enjoying life, the royal scandal in
