Meghan opened up about motherhood on The Jamie Kern Lima Show

Meghan Markle is facing some criticism again over comments she made about her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The controversy erupted after Meghan’s recent comments about juggling motherhood and work.

During an appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show in April, Meghan admitted she had an “amazing” nanny for her two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, who turns four on June 4.

The duchess also discussed motherhood during an episode of her own podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. She said the task of juggling work and motherhood can feel “overwhelming”.

She added: “It is the thing where you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, I just need a break, I just need a minute, I just need a minute.’”
Meghan Markle was slammed for her comments about her children (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Meghan Markle criticised over statement about motherhood with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

While Meghan’s comments may have resonated with some, some royal commentators weren’t impressed.

Speaking on The Sun‘s Royal Exclusive Show, News.com.au’s royal correspondent Bronte Coy called Meghan’s statements “frustrating” and suggested the duchess was overplaying her struggles.

“I have a son,” Bronte began. “But when I hear people from positions of great privilege, where they can afford nannies and a lot of help, go on and on and on about the working mum thing, it’s not the same.

“Yes, it’s time away from your kid, I definitely understand that aspect. But it’s not the same as the working mum idea that a lot of the rest of the world has to deal with.”

Bronte continued: “She really leaned into that a lot. I think, well, is this a struggle that you have a lot? You do have help. And also, you are at home a lot. I find that a little bit grating.”

Meghan’s remarks came just weeks after she revealed that her nanny often stepped in to help with school runs for Archie and Lilibet. Critics have argued that Meghan’s version of motherhood is far removed from the average working parent’s experience.
Meghan Markle opened up about motherhood on The Jamie Kern Lima Show (Credit: The Jamie Kern Lima Show)

‘She feels the need to be this thing she’s clearly not’

Broadcaster and writer Esther Krakue echoed Bronte’s sentiments, suggesting Meghan was trying too hard to fit a role that doesn’t align with her lifestyle.

“I don’t even want to feel like we’re beating down on everything she does. I genuinely wish her all the success,” Esther said. “But I feel sad that she feels the need to be this thing that she’s clearly not. She’s not a chemist. She’s not a physicist. But that’s fine. Sometimes it’s OK to just be pretty and to have good fortune in life and to ride that wave.”

It’s not the same as the working mum idea that a lot of the rest of the world has to deal with.

Esther added that Meghan would be better suited to sticking with lifestyle content. However, she also branded Meghan’s attempts to be a lifestyle guru as “disappointing”.

Meghan’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has also been criticised for lacking substance.

In the eight-part series, filmed at a rustic farmhouse near the Sussexes’ own Montecito mansion, Meghan was seen crafting and cooking for celebrity friends.