Meghan Markle found herself publicly humiliated recently when none other than global superstar Adele took a pointed dig at her during Kris Jenner’s lavish 70th birthday bash. The source of the drama? Meghan’s persistent use of her HRH (Her Royal Highness) title, despite official agreements that explicitly forbid her and Prince Harry from using the royal designation after stepping back from their duties in 2020.
.jpg)
At the star-studded event, attendees report that Meghan was spotted flaunting a lavish gift card emblazoned with the “HRH The Duchess of Sussex” title—a controversial move that reignited fierce debate about her respect for royal protocol. But it was Adele who famously “called her out” in a subtle yet savage moment that left many buzzing.
Eyewitnesses say Adele leaned over to a small circle of celebrities and whispered something so cutting about Meghan’s faux royal bravado that it sparked laughter and surprise—even Meghan’s closest aides seemed unsettled. While the exact words remain under wraps, insiders hint it was a brutally honest comment on Meghan’s overreach and “fake royalty” act that many in the entertainment world quietly share.
Royal watchers quickly caught wind of the exchange, especially given Adele’s reputation for speaking her truth unfiltered. Social media exploded with memes and reactions praising Adele for “putting Meghan in her place” and criticizing Meghan for tarnishing the dignity of royal titles. Many fans rallied behind Adele’s implied message, pointing to Meghan’s tangled history with the monarchy and the ongoing controversies she faces concerning her use of the HRH prefix.
The HRH title controversy is no stranger to Meghan; Buckingham Palace made it clear years ago that while Meghan and Harry retained the title, they were no longer allowed to use it publicly. Meghan’s decision to flaunt it at Kris Jenner’s party has been widely viewed as tone-deaf, especially given the difficult relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family.
This public humiliation by Adele adds yet another layer of complexity to Meghan’s already fraught public image. As the Sussexes continue to navigate their post-royal lives, this moment stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of blurring lines between celebrity glamor and royal tradition.
Will Meghan learn her lesson, or is this the beginning of more public backlashes from the likes of Adele and other high-profile critics? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear—the royal title game just got a new, fierce referee.