Meghan Markle has come under fire from a royal commentator for using her royal monogram in a letter to an influencer who criticised her cookery series.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has branded Meghan's move as "hypocritical".
The criticism centres on a letter sent by the Duchess of Sussex that showcased her calligraphy skills and featured her royal monogram.
The letter was addressed to an influencer who had been critical of Meghan's cookery series "With Love, Meghan".
Meghan Markle slammed for signing her name with a crown
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Fitzwilliams took issue with what he described as the Duchess continuing to use royal connections despite previous criticisms of the institution.
The commentator's comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the Royal Family since their departure from royal duties.
In his comments to the Express, Fitzwilliams elaborated on why he found the Duchess's actions contradictory.
"Meghan's letter which attempts to show off her skills at calligraphy, involves her drawing her monogram in a letter to an influencer who has been critical of her cookery series With Love, Meghan," he told the publication.
Meghan Markle's note featuring her royal monogram
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The royal commentator continued: "Normally, no one would object. However, it was the ruthless way Meghan and Harry trashed the Royal Family for money and yet so obviously value links with royalty that is hypocritical."
Fitzwilliams's criticism highlighted the perceived contradiction between the couple's public stance toward the monarchy and their continued use of royal symbols.
The expert suggested that despite their vocal criticisms of royal life, the Sussexes still appear to value their royal connections.
This latest controversy adds to ongoing tensions surrounding the couple's relationship with the institution they stepped away from in 2020.
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Meghan's Netflix show is titled 'With Love, Meghan'NetflixLooking ahead, Fitzwilliams also shared his thoughts on the Sussexes' future media endeavours.
The royal commentator suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will likely have their Netflix contract renewed this year.
This prediction comes as the couple continues to develop content for the streaming platform following their multi-million-pound deal signed after stepping back from royal duties.
