Meghan Markle appeared in a new collaboration with the Girl Scouts and sparked a heated debate online after sharing the four-word advice that has guided her since high school. While many people praised the message as inspiring and timeless, others accused Markle of not following the same values she encouraged children to embrace.
Meghan Markle shares her teacher’s advice to kids, but fans aren’t buying it
During the event, Meghan Markle reflected on the guidance that had the greatest impact on her while growing up. She said her teacher, Miss Pia, gave her lasting advice. “Keep a good heart,” Markle recalled. “I just think it’s one of those simple things that you can always remember no matter what situation you’re in. Just go just keep a good heart.” The Duchess explained that she has carried those four words with her throughout different stages of her life, describing them as a reminder to approach every situation with kindness and compassion.
Soon after the clip circulated online, some social media users challenged Markle’s comments and accused her of not practicing the values she promotes. One commenter wrote, “Peak hypocrisy!” Another added, “So she basically told them to be everything she’s not. Got it!” A third critic posted, “Megan‘s entire life is just one big giant script. Everything is scripted. Just keep a good heart. Be a good person. Put the work behind the say and yet she can’t accomplish any of those and hasn’t. Complete separation from her father, can’t keep staff. Can’t finish a project.”
Despite the criticism, many viewers defended Markle and said her advice resonated regardless of differing opinions about her public image. One supporter wrote, “‘Keep a good heart’ is solid advice… I know that striving to do this is hard in such a cynical, and often uncaring, world.” The commenter continued by saying that maintaining kindness despite negativity is what “keeps you young at heart.” Another supporter wrote, “Keep a good heart! Thank you, Duchess Meghan.”
