The Internet Calls Meghan Markle ‘Cringe’ After She Shares Her Bedtime Routine With Her Children: ‘Kids Are Being Merched Now’
March 26, 2025 by Maria Pierides
Meghan Markle is no stranger to receiving criticism online, with her eight-part Netflix series, her new podcast with Lemonada Media, and her lifestyle brand all coming under fire in recent months.
But they’re not the only things the internet seems to have a problem with, as something she said about her children’s bedtime routine has also been slammed on social media. Keep reading for more details…
Meghan Markle Tells Drew Barrymore About Her Children's Bedtime Routine
During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, which was in aid of promoting her aforementioned projects, the former Suits actress told the 50 First Dates alum about the bedtime routines of her and Prince Harry's children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
The As Ever founder explained how her work schedule doesn't always allow her to be there during her children's bedtime, which would therefore mean she isn't there to personally read them bedtime stories.
However, she explained to the Charlie's Angels actress that she found a solution to it: recording herself reading the stories so her children can see and hear her reading them!
Meghan explained: "I'll always make it a point when I'm travelling if I can't do bedtime stories with my kids (because Archie and Lili are just three and five) I'll pack a really thin book and I'll videotape myself reading it, so whoever's with them, or papa, can say, 'Here's mama reading your bedtime story.'"
Internet Reactions
Meghan's critics had a lot to say about her comment on social media, with many people thinking she was using her children for publicity!
"When all else fails time to bring out the blurry children," quipped one critic on Instagram, seemingly in reference to the blurry pictures of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet that have been issued in recent years. "She is using them for pr lol, things not going to good so bring out the kids," concurred a second.
"The kids are being merched now since she's a FAILURE at everything," echoed a third, as a fourth called her anecdote "cringe." "Is she the only working mother to ever exist?" asked a fifth IG user, as a sixth said: "Other mothers do the same." "No one cares," slammed a seventh, while an eighth called her a "grifter."
However, many of Meghan's fans loved the idea, with one writing, "This is actually beautiful," and someone else saying they "love that idea!" "Seems sweet," gushed another fan. "That's a really precious idea. How great for them," praised another.