In a recent interview with *People* magazine on September 19th, Serena Williams took an unexpected jab at her supposed best friend, Meghan

In a recent interview with *People* magazine on September 19th, Serena Williams took an unexpected jab at her supposed best friend, Meghan Markle, by declaring, “My daughter just turned seven; she’s not into princesses, she’s into Taylor Swift.” Now, isn’t that a delightful twist in the royal saga? Taylor Swift, the reigning Queen of Pop and Meghan’s nemesis, has unwittingly become a topic of discussion as Williams casually tossed shade at Meghan.

Serena’s remarks seem to be a not-so-subtle dig at Meghan’s fairytale aspirations, suggesting that the only crown she should be wearing is that of a music-loving mom and not a royal princess. It’s amusing to think that Serena, who has always projected a glamorous image, would suddenly align herself with someone like Meghan, especially when it appears she recognizes the fleeting nature of their connection. Their entire relationship feels somewhat transactional, doesn’t it?

Meghan’s friendships tend to evaporate the moment they no longer serve a purpose or provide an upgrade to her social standing. Consider her ties with Jessica Moroney, Trevor Engelson, and even her father, Thomas Markle. Once they lost their value, poof! They vanished faster than Meghan’s credibility. Serena is merely the latest in a long line of opportunistic acquaintances clinging to Meghan’s coattails, but only for as long as it benefits her. 

The notion that Serena and Meghan are besties is laughable. It’s as if Serena thought, “Oh, Meghan married a prince; time to suck up to her—at least for a while.” Their friendship reeks of convenience, much like a shady business partnership rather than a heartfelt bond. They are merely two players in a high-stakes game of celebrity status, with Harry serving as the primary cash cow funding the absurdity.

Interestingly, Serena happily accepted an invitation for Meghan’s podcast, which only adds to the speculation. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift—a shrewd and savvy businesswoman—quickly saw through Meghan’s attempts to latch onto her fame and promptly shut her down. Perhaps Serena and Meghan were busy guzzling champagne while Netflix cameras filmed Harry at a polo match, an event that was anything but ethical given his questionable affinity for horse riding.

Serena’s presence at the soirée is almost laughable, considering her well-publicized advocacy for animal rights. The irony here is delicious! And let’s not forget that Taylor Swift has a soft spot for princesses; she recently snapped a selfie with Princess Charlotte, proving that Serena’s claims of disinterest in the royal lifestyle are about as credible as Meghan’s tales of hardship.

Serena’s complete lack of class was on display during a well-documented debacle at the Peninsula Hotel in Paris, where she was turned away due to the restaurant being fully booked. Instead of gracefully accepting her fate, she took to Twitter to whine about the incident, attempting to bully the staff into submission. It backfired spectacularly, with most people calling her out for being the entitled diva that she truly is.

Serena Williams has built her brand on hard work and talent, a sharp contrast to Meghan and Harry, who seem to rely more on their royal titles than on their actual abilities. Their friendship has always felt one-sided, with Meghan appearing far more invested than Serena, who seems indifferent to the whole spectacle. It’s almost painful to watch—like a bad reality show that you can’t look away from. 

At the end of the day, Serena’s comments were emblematic of their relationship: shady and opportunistic. It’s all about maintaining appearances while playing the game of social climbing.