Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is no stranger to the spotlight—but her latest brush with controversy involves something unexpected: a plate of green waffles. What started as a simple St. Patrick’s Day Instagram Story has spiraled into a full-blown social media storm, with fans and critics alike weighing in on whether Meghan misled her followers about her “homemade” breakfast.

A Festive Breakfast Gone Wrong

On March 17, Meghan shared a cozy glimpse into her family life, posting a short video of herself whipping up green waffles for Prince Harry and their kids, Prince Archie (5) and Princess Lilibet (3). The clip showed her pouring vibrant batter into a waffle iron, followed by a shot of perfectly plated waffles topped with whipped cream and kiwi slices. It seemed like a charming, relatable moment—until eagle-eyed viewers started digging deeper.

The Waffle Iron Mystery

Social media sleuths didn’t take long to spot something fishy. The waffle iron Meghan used in the video had a grid that divides the batter into four neat quarters. Yet the finished waffles she proudly displayed were smooth and seamless, with no trace of those telltale lines. To many, they looked suspiciously like the store-bought kind—prompting accusations that Meghan might have swapped in pre-made waffles to pass off as her own.

From Kitchen to “Scam”: The Internet Reacts

The backlash was swift and sharp. Social media erupted with reactions, questioning why Meghan would allegedly stage something as trivial as breakfast.

“I immediately saw the difference. What kind of person needs to lie about making waffles? Meghan Markle is a walking scam,” one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote.

“Why go through the effort of faking homemade waffles? This compulsive need to manipulate reality is deeply concerning,” another critic added.

“Why bother faking something as simple as waffles?” one X user wondered aloud. “This compulsive need to tweak reality is honestly unsettling.”

Some even mocked the situation, saying:

“Imagine spending so much time staging a fake waffle breakfast—she can’t help herself!”

A Familiar Spotlight

This isn’t Meghan’s first tangle with online critics. Her recent Netflix series drew similar flak for feeling overly polished, and her public persona has long been a lightning rod for debate. Whether it’s a red carpet appearance or a casual Instagram post, the Duchess often finds herself under a microscope—scrutinized for authenticity at every turn.

Waffles or Not, the Debate Rages On

So, did Meghan intentionally mislead her followers, or was it just an innocent mix-up? The truth might be as murky as that green batter. What’s clear is that “Waffle-Gate” has turned a humble breakfast into the latest chapter in Meghan’s ongoing saga with the public. Love her or loathe her, one thing’s for sure: even a stack of waffles can’t escape the heat of the internet’s watchful eye.