Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Marked by Meghan: The Price of Friendship for Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin made regular appearances on With Love, Meghan

Meghan Markle's Inner Circle: The Unlikely Friend Who May Have Just Overstepped

In a shocking turn of events, Daniel Martin, Meghan Markle's makeup artist and self-proclaimed friend, has found himself at the center of a royal storm. It seems that no matter how close you are to the Duchess of Sussex, you're never far from disaster – especially if you're not careful about what you say or do on social media.

Martin, 52, has been a fixture in Meghan's life since her cable television drama Suits days. He even did her makeup for her royal wedding and has been a vocal defender of the Duchess on social media. But his recent antics may have finally caught up with him – and not in a good way.

Martin posted on sical media about doing Meghan's make-up in Paris

Last week, Martin posted a video on social media about his trip to France with Meghan, where she attended the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week. In the video, he gushed about how he helped her achieve her "juicy and glowy" look, even going so far as to suggest that they collaborate on a lipstick line in the future. Sounds innocent enough, right? Wrong.

Sources close to Meghan revealed that Martin quickly deleted the post after it was shared with the Duchess, sparking speculation that she may not have been pleased with his comments. And we can't blame her – who wants their makeup artist making embarrassing lip-liner jokes on social media?

But this isn't the first time Martin has gotten himself into trouble. Earlier this year, he responded to a random question about the music used in Meghan's Netflix show With Love, Meghan by claiming that the Duchess was the "superstar DJ" responsible for creating the soundtrack. We're not sure what's more cringeworthy – Martin's lack of musical talent or his desperate attempt to kiss up to his royal friend.

And then there was the time he mocked a London-based fashion design student, Maria Sampson, on Instagram after she commented on an article about the first episode of With Love, Meghan. Martin sneered at her designs and warned her not to "come for" his friend without "receipts." We're no experts, but we're pretty sure that's not how you make friends – or a good impression.

But don't just take our word for it. According to insiders close to the royal family, Meghan Markle is notorious for getting what she wants, when she wants it. As one source put it, "What Meghan wants, Meghan gets." And if you're lucky enough to be on her inner circle, you'd better be ready to jump whenever she says jump.

Of course, Martin isn't the first person to incur Meghan's displeasure – Jessica Mulroney knows a thing or two about that. As Meghan's former best friend and confidante, Jessica was privy to all sorts of royal secrets before their friendship imploded in spectacular fashion after Jessica got into a public feud with black influencer Sasha Exeter over the Black Lives Matter movement.

So what can we learn from Martin's misadventures? For starters, it's clear that being friends with Meghan Markle comes with its own set of rules and expectations. You'd better be ready to do her bidding at all times – or risk facing the wrath of the Duchess herself. And if you're lucky enough to get invited on a royal trip, don't forget to bring your A-game (and plenty of lip gloss).

As for Martin, we can only hope that he's learned his lesson and will be more careful in the future. After all, as one source put it, "It's not just about being friends with Meghan – it's about being a good little soldier." And if you're not willing to do what it takes to stay on her good side, then maybe you shouldn't be playing the royal game at all.

TheScholarlyNote.com is your go-to source for all things royal and juicy. Stay tuned for more updates on Meghan Markle's inner circle – and the drama that ensues!