James Middleton has recently sealed a deal that could send Meghan Markle into a frenzy. He is set to serialize excerpts from his upcoming memoir, Meet Ella, in none other than People magazine—an outlet famously cozy with Meghan and Harry. Announcing this on social media, James revealed that his book dives deep into his struggles with depression and how his beloved dog, Ella, became his saving grace during some of the darkest moments of his life.

As James opens up about his journey—including a near-fatal night in 2017 when he battled suicidal thoughts—Meghan seems to be left scrambling for relevance in a media landscape that is increasingly indifferent to her narratives. It’s worth asking: does anyone even remember her last attempt at emotional storytelling? With her Netflix docuseries and Harry’s memoir, Spare, it’s as if she’s running out of material faster than she can escape royal obligations.

The irony of James choosing People magazine—a long-time mouthpiece for Meghan and Harry—should not go unnoticed. This is the same outlet that once provided insider scoops about Meghan’s strained relationship with her father. But now, as James’s memoir prepares to hit the shelves, it seems Meghan may be experiencing a taste of her own medicine. While James focuses on family ties, mental health, and his deep affection for his canine companion, Meghan’s memoir dreams may be facing an uphill battle.

Reports suggest that Meghan is gearing up to take off the gloves and unleash her own saga. But one has to wonder: will anyone actually care this time? After all, her past revelations have often met with more eye rolls than genuine sympathy. Perhaps the pressure is mounting on her as her former in-laws bask in the glow of their stable lives while she and Harry chase headlines like a dog chasing its tail.

Adding to the intrigue, filmmaker Or Grunwald, who is working on a documentary about the Sussexes, hinted that Meghan may have kept diaries during her royal stint. Just imagine a memoir filled with diary entries! As James prepares to shed light on his life and love, Meghan’s past assertions of emotional pain and triumphs seem to fade further into the background.

There’s a tinge of schadenfreude as we witness James’ heartfelt narrative juxtaposed against Meghan’s increasingly transparent attempts to manipulate her image. It’s becoming clear that everything Meghan touches seems to turn to dust, while James Middleton has a compelling story to tell. Who knew that the tale of a dog could overshadow the trials and tribulations of a royal wannabe?

As Meet Ella hits the shelves, we can only sit back and watch as Meghan’s memoir dreams continue to crumble like a stale scone at a royal tea party.