Meghan Markle reportedly insists on people addressing her as ‘The Duchess.’ Sources note that Markle is being introduced by her royal title everywhere she goes, from high-profile events to her local gym, with the detail first grabbing attention after a mention in a Harper’s Bazaar profile. And now, insiders are adding fuel to the chatter.
Meghan Markle insists on being introduced as Duchess ‘even at the gym,’ says source
According to Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, writer Kaitlyn Greenidge noted that Meghan Markle is announced as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex” every time she enters a room. A source told Shuter, “If there’s a doorway, a hallway, or a yoga mat — trust me — someone is whispering the title first.” The claim sparked widespread chatter online. However, while some view it as a harmless cue to follow royal protocol, others thought it was unnecessary.
Another insider told Shuter that Markle’s habit is not just limited to formal settings, claiming, “Even at the gym and Starbucks she insists on being introduced as The Duchess.” As such, the title seems to follow her everywhere. Industry insiders have quipped that the Duchess’s love for the title might even outshine her Hollywood hustle, with one editor joking, “Forget Vogue. The only cover she wants is the one where she gets introduced as ‘The Duchess’ on loop.”
Meanwhile, Markle’s fans reportedly argue that she has earned the title and sees it as part of her identity since marrying Prince Harry. At the same time, critics view it as excessive. Moreover, they also refer to it as her “peak diva behavior,” suggesting she is chasing image and status away from the royal family.
The chatter has come as Markle continues to shape her post-royal life in California. She is balancing media projects and her growing lifestyle ventures. Now, it appears that Meghan Markle’s title is not just for the history books — for her. It seems that “The Duchess” is a name she carries with pride, no matter where she goes, even far away from the royal household.
