Meghan Markle’s podcast release coincides with royal events, prompting speculation about her intentions

 Meghan Markle’s new podcast Confessions of a Female Founder has caused a stir due to its release date, coinciding with key royal events. The first episode, which aired on April 8, featured Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd and sparked questions regarding the Duchess of Sussex’s intentions, given that it launched the same day as King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Italy and Prince Harry’s return to the UK for a court case.

The timing of the podcast release has raised eyebrows among royal followers, with many questioning whether Meghan intentionally sought to overshadow the royal engagements. However, PR expert Renae Smith argued that this backlash is largely unfounded, suggesting that Meghan’s target audience differs significantly from those who follow royal events.

Smith told The Express, “I don’t think it was a particularly strategic move in terms of trying to upstage anyone. I don’t think it will affect her listenership either way.” According to Smith, there is little overlap between royal watchers and those interested in Meghan’s podcast content. “If you do a demographic breakdown, there’s very little crossover between people who are tuning in to royal tours and those subscribing to Meghan’s content.”

Despite the timing, Smith believes that the podcast’s release won’t negatively impact Meghan’s audience. She further explained, “I don’t imagine anyone who was interested in Charles and Camilla’s Italy visit was ever going to hit play on her podcast, so it’s unlikely this timing will hurt her audience.” However, Smith acknowledged that the overlap with Harry’s UK return for his security appeal was slightly more “odd,” although she maintains that Meghan’s actions likely weren’t driven by a keen awareness of the timing of her husband’s events.

Meghan’s podcast, which focuses on female entrepreneurship, promises to offer insightful conversations with women who have built successful businesses. The debut episode with Whitney Wolfe Herd delves into the challenges of being a female founder and the lessons learned along the way. Despite the timing controversy, the podcast has received praise for its empowering message and insightful content.

Critics argue that the release date may have been perceived as a strategic move, considering the high-profile nature of the royal events occurring that day. Still, others believe that Meghan’s decision to focus on her podcast and her own professional ventures signals a move away from the royal spotlight. Meghan and Harry have long faced media scrutiny for their actions post-royal exit, and this latest controversy only adds to the ongoing narrative surrounding their lives.

For Meghan, Confessions of a Female Founder represents a continuation of her personal brand as a powerful advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. While some may view her podcast as a move to carve out her space in the media, others remain critical of her timing and perceived intentions.

Regardless of public opinion, Meghan’s podcast seems to be resonating with its target audience of women interested in entrepreneurship and personal development. The discussion surrounding its release is likely to continue, but it appears that Meghan is focused on furthering her career and message, regardless of external circumstances