A letter from Meghan’s Mom (what she’d write and how it must feel to be her)
In the quiet moments between public appearances and media storms, I find myself reflecting on the journey my daughter has traveled. As Meghan’s mother, I’ve chosen to remain largely in the background, a steady presence rather than a vocal defender. But today, I want to share what it’s like to watch your only child navigate the relentless scrutiny of global fame.
When Meghan was growing up in Los Angeles, I never imagined her life would unfold on an international stage. I raised her to be strong, independent, and compassionate – values that have served her well, even as they’ve sometimes been twisted by critics who don’t truly know her.
The constant criticism is perhaps the hardest part to witness. Whether it’s scrutinizing her choice of cookware or dissecting her every gesture, the world seems determined to find fault. As I told The New York Times recently, “Everyone is coming in hot these days.” That’s my understated way of acknowledging the barrage of judgment that never seems to cease.
What people don’t see is Meghan at home – laughing with her children, experimenting in the kitchen, reminiscing about her grandmother’s cooking. They don’t see how she honors our family traditions while creating new ones with Harry and their children. How she still lights up when remembering Grandma Jeanette’s grilled cheese sandwiches on Wonder bread.
I’ve learned to be selective about what I absorb from the media. Meghan has a team that monitors comment sections so she doesn’t have to subject herself to that toxicity. I wish I could shield her completely, but instead, I focus on being present – helping with the grandchildren, sharing quiet moments in her kitchen, maintaining the normal mother-daughter relationship that grounds her amid the chaos.
When Meghan left her acting career for royal life, I knew she was entering uncharted waters. When she and Harry later decided to step back and forge their own path, I supported that decision too. My role has never been to direct her choices but to stand beside her through them.
What gives me hope is seeing Meghan create a life of purpose. Beyond the headlines and controversies, she’s building something meaningful with her family and her work. The Meghan I know is thoughtful, driven, and deeply committed to making a difference.
As her mother, I can’t control how the world sees my daughter. But I can continue to be her safe harbor – the person who remembers her as a bright-eyed little girl visiting Grandma Jeanette after school, long before titles and tabloids entered our lives. In a world determined to define her, my love remains unconditional, steady, and unchanged.
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