Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Drama: Meghan's Garden Post vs. Trump's Royal Snub

The Duchess of Sussex took to her As Ever Instagram page to share a snapshot of herself tending to the strawberry plants in her private garden, as the royal family welcomed visiting President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania to the UK at a State banquet on Wednesday night

Royal Family Drama: Meghan Markle's Sassy Post Takes Center Stage While Trump Snubs Harry

In a shocking display of royal drama, Meghan Markle has used her Instagram platform to subtly promote her brand while her husband, Prince Harry, was being snubbed by none other than the US President, Donald Trump. As the Royal Family put on a united front for Trump's state visit, Meghan took to her company's Instagram page to share a glimpse into her life outside of the spotlight.

The Duchess of Sussex, who has been at the center of controversy with Trump since 2016, posted a photo of herself tending to her strawberry plants in her tranquil garden. Dressed in a chic blue dress and a brown fedora hat, Meghan looked stunning as she worked on her gardening project. The post was captioned: "Seasons shift, but the garden stays magic."

US President Donald Trump delivered his speech last night as King Charles III and the Princess of Wales listen during the state banquet at Windsor Castle for his state visit

But what caught our attention was not just Meghan's adorable photo, but also the fact that Trump had seemingly taken a veiled swipe at Prince Harry during his speech at Windsor Castle. While praising King Charles' son, William, as the King's "remarkable son" and "really amazing," there was no mention of Harry.

This snub comes after years of tension between the Sussexes and Trump. Back in 2016, Meghan had called Trump "misogynistic" and "divisive" during a talk show appearance, which didn't sit well with the President. Three years later, Trump responded by calling Meghan "nasty," but later clarified that he was referring to her comments about him.

The feud only intensified when the Sussexes spoke out in support of President Biden during the 2020 election. Trump wasn't happy about it and responded by saying: "I'm not a fan of hers" while wishing Harry "a lot of luck, because he's going to need it."

Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle last night

But what's even more interesting is that Trump had previously made public comments criticizing the Sussexes for their treatment of Queen Elizabeth II, accusing them of being "very disrespectful." And just last week, Prince Harry was in Ukraine for talks on improving support for serving personnel and veterans with life-changing injuries. But Trump seemed to have forgotten about all these efforts when he said that King Charles had helped wounded veterans "like nobody else."

Meanwhile, Meghan's post has been met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. Some praised her for being true to herself and promoting her brand, while others saw it as an attempt to stay relevant in the public eye.

As The Scholarly Note reported earlier this week, the Royal Family has been using its "soft diplomacy" to strengthen ties with one of its most enduring allies. But behind the scenes, it seems like there's still a lot of drama going on between the Sussexes and Trump.

In his speech at Windsor Castle, Trump described his second state visit to the UK as a "singular privilege" and praised King Charles for their "enduring bond." But we can't help but wonder if he was just being polite or if there's more to it than meets the eye.

One thing is certain: Meghan Markle's sassy post has taken center stage, and we're here for it!