A Pasta Night Draped in Diamonds
Picture this: Meghan, 44, in a crisp white shirt, standing in her Montecito kitchen with preserved lemons and a pasta pot, channeling Italian nonna vibes—except her wrists are dripping with nearly a quarter-million dollars in bling. The 28-second clip, shared on social media on September 8, 2025, shows her chopping garlic while rocking a $24,000 Cartier Tank Française watch from Princess Diana’s collection, Harry’s custom engagement ring (with Botswana diamonds and Diana’s gems), a Welsh gold wedding band, a Cartier Love bracelet, a Jennifer Meyer tennis bracelet, and an eternity ring from Harry. Oh, and a subtle cameo from a bracelet tied to ex-husband Trevor Engelson.
X users were quick to roast: “Who cooks pasta with $240K in jewelry? That’s not dinner, it’s a Tiffany’s heist! 😂 #MeghanMarkle,” one wrote, while another quipped, “Garlic and olive oil under those rings? Her diamonds must smell like marinara! 🤢.” Critics slammed the hygiene, with hair down “like a Pantene ad” and jewels begging for sauce splatter. “Are the kids eating sapphire-studded spaghetti?” one commenter jabbed, referencing Meghan’s children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
Staged or Sincere? The Influencer Illusion
The internet’s not buying Meghan’s home-cook act. Many accuse her of staging the scene for clout, with one X post snarking: “She probably had a chef dice the veggies, then posed with the pot for the ‘gram. Clink those bracelets and call it content!” The transcript echoes this, claiming Meghan’s “cooking” is less about pasta and more about screaming, “Look at me, I’m rich!” Critics point to the repetitive jewelry lineup—same Cartier watch, same bracelets, same beige shirt—as “basic” for someone flexing wealth. “Real billionaires don’t wear their entire vault at once,” one user scoffed, labeling it “new money energy.”
The Trevor bracelet raised eyebrows too. “Nothing says ‘I’ve moved on’ like wearing your ex’s gift in your new husband’s mansion,” the transcript notes. Fans on X piled on: “Why keep the Trevor bling? Is it shade or just lazy accessorizing? 😳 #MeghanAndHarry.” The video’s polished vibe, complete with Weezer’s “Island in the Sun” as a soundtrack, fuels suspicions it’s more curated content than candid moment.
Why Fans Are Fuming
Meghan’s jewelry flex comes at a time when she and Prince Harry, 40, are pushing their post-royal brand as relatable philanthropists. Yet, cooking in couture and Cartier feels tone-deaf to many, especially amid global economic struggles. “Most people take off rings to avoid garlic gunk—she’s timing pasta with Diana’s $24K watch!” one X user raged, echoing the transcript’s sarcasm: “Pasta tastes better with a $24,000 wrist accessory.” Another called it “predictable,” arguing Meghan’s two-step recipe is simple: “One, show what you’ve got. Two, pretend it’s normal.”
The backlash highlights a broader divide. Supporters defend Meghan’s right to wear her jewelry, with one X post arguing: “She’s a duchess, not a dishwasher! Let her shine! 💎 #TeamMeghan.” Others see it as a misstep, clashing with her advocacy for accessibility. The transcript sums it up: “It’s less whipping up dinner and more a hostage situation at Cartier.”
What’s Next for Meghan?
This isn’t Meghan’s first brush with jewelry controversy—her 2021 Oprah interview and 2023 Invictus Games outfits sparked similar “flaunting wealth” debates. With Harry’s recent UK visit for the WellChild Awards and ongoing family tensions, this pasta video feels like a bid to keep the spotlight on Montecito’s domestic bliss. But as X trends like #MeghanMarkle and #PastaBling show, fans are split—some charmed, others roasting.
Is Meghan crafting a relatable image or misreading the room? Join the debate on X with #MeghanAndHarry and share your take: Is this a savvy influencer move or a glittering faux pas? Stay tuned for the next Montecito moment! 👇
