Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Duchess Dismisses Rumors: Meghan Markle Ignites Interest with 'Sweetest Moments' Amid Tell-All Book Buzz

Meghan Markle (pictured) is seemingly unbothered by rumours her former best friend Jessica Mulroney has been 'offered an advance of more than $1million' to write a tell-all book - as the Duchess of Sussex carried on with her usual business on Wednesday

Duchess of Sussex Unfazed by Ex-Best Friend's Tell-All Book Deal

Meghan Markle, the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly unfazed by rumors that her former best friend Jessica Mulroney has been offered a whopping $1 million advance to write a tell-all book about their relationship. The news comes as Meghan continues to carry on with her usual business as usual, sharing a sneak peek into her life on the brand's Instagram account.

In a post for her As Ever line, Meghan was spotted lounging in her elegant yellow maxi dress at her Montecito mansion, surrounded by two palm trees that hold special significance to the royal couple. The caption read: "Crisp air, blue skies, and the sweetest moments." But what's even more interesting is the story behind these seemingly innocuous palm trees.

The caption of the As Ever post read: 'Crisp air, blue skies, and the sweetest moments.'

According to Meghan herself, she and Prince Harry were drawn to their Montecito home because of these very trees. In a 2022 interview with The Cut (now referred to as TheScholarlyNote.com), Meghan shared that when they first walked around the house, her husband was immediately captivated by the two palm trees, which are connected at the bottom. He told Meghan, "My love, it's us." Their young son Archie has even begun talking to the trees like they're his parents, cooing, "Hi, Momma. Hi, Papa."

But what about Jessica Mulroney? The Canadian stylist and former best friend of the Duchess of Sussex was once inseparable with Meghan, helping to keep her relationship with Prince Harry under wraps until he proposed at Kensington Palace. In fact, it was Jessica who helped carry out a secret plan for Meghan to meet the Queen, a move that likely contributed to her rise to royal status.

However, their friendship came to an abrupt end after Jessica was accused of having "white privilege" in an online Black Lives Matter row, leading to a public backlash and even a cancellation on social media. The scandal also caused TV work to dry up for the stylist, forcing her to step down from the charity she founded to support homeless women across Canada, the US, and the UK.

Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle in 2016. They were best friends but are said to be no longer close

Despite denying rumors that she's planning to spill the beans about Meghan in her tell-all book, sources close to Jessica claim that she has an axe to grind with the Duchess of Sussex. "Meghan still has a lot of eyes and ears in Canada," one insider revealed. "I suspect Jessica is not sure what to do [with what she knows]. Meghan is still pretty powerful, and they have a lot of people in common."

TheScholarlyNote.com reported that Jessica's friends are worried about her next move, fearing it could be seen as petty and bitter if she chooses to speak out against Meghan. "She was upset their friendship ended," said an insider. "Jessica knows where the bodies are buried. Meghan will be worried." And with good reason – sources close to the palace claim that Jessica has been secretly biding her time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

But for now, it seems like Meghan is taking all of this in stride, carrying on with her usual routine and business as usual. Only time will tell if Jessica's tell-all book deal will eventually spell trouble for the royal couple – but one thing's for sure: this is a drama that's far from over.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on stage at the One805 Live Concert held at movie star Kevin Costner's Santa Barbara estate over the weekend