Meghan Markle is promoting her newest holiday recipe as “great for kids,” but social media users were quick to flag a potential safety concern in the dish.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, appeared on her As Ever Instagram page Monday, posting a video of herself making a seasonal breakfast. The clip shows her preparing a yogurt parfait layered with her homemade raspberry jam, then topped with yogurt and museli, all served in a stemmed glass jar.
“You could do a yogurt parfait in a normal bowl, or you could just make it a little bit more special,” Meghan says in the video. She later adds, “All of this is great for kids.”
Her comment sparked debate. Many viewers challenged the idea that the recipe was kid-friendly, arguing that serving food in breakable glassware isn’t safe for young children.
Critics Call Out the Glassware
Users on X didn’t hold back and flooded the platform with sharp responses about her presentation choices.
One viewer wrote, “I questioned when she shows all that glassware and says this is great for the kids. No, it isn’t. Anyone under 12 needs a plastic parfait bowl.”
Another person joked, “Look, I’m not a duchess, but I would not put children’s yogurt parfaits in delicate, breakable glasses unless you have a masochistic need to step on crystal shards.”
A third critic added, “She cannot be a mum. Any mother wouldn’t give small children fragile glass!!” Others chimed in with comments like, “That is not a children’s breakfast layout!” and “That is not a children’s breakfast layout!”
Many suggested alternatives, recommending Meghan swap glass for safer materials. “Tupperware or similar soft plastic,” one person advised, while others echoed that “tupperware or similar soft plastic” would be a safer, more realistic option.
Attempts at Relatability Fall Flat
Some critics argued that Meghan’s content — while aiming for relatability — missed the mark. One person said, “It’s funny because she’s trying to be relatable, but absolutely no one lives like this.”
This isn’t the first time Meghan’s entertaining tips have attracted online ridicule. Earlier this year, in an episode of her Netflix lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, featuring Mindy Kaling, shared advice for decorating a children’s celebration using small lamps instead of overhead lighting.
Kaling recounted the experience in Time magazine, saying, “The theme was throwing a party for children. I love cooking, but I’m really not good at entertaining. I don’t know anything about how you’re not supposed to use overhead lighting when people come over. You’re supposed to use little lamps. But Meghan just knows how to do that stuff.”
She added that while her own approach to children’s parties is more practical — using supplies from party stores — neither she nor Meghan judge others for it. “For kids’ parties, I usually just go to the party supply store and get paper things, which I don’t judge, and neither does she.”
Out-of-Touch Advice for Everyday People
Royal News Network was among the first to respond critically to Meghan’s hosting suggestions. Their spokesperson wrote, “Sure, that advice works if you own a $15 million mansion! But for the average Joe, they wouldn’t do that.”
They continued mockingly, “Gosh, this thing sounds so out of touch!! If you artfully place lamps around your home rather than using, I don’t know, the light switch to turn the lights on, please let me know.”
The statement trended quickly, accompanied by more humor-filled commentary. “I need to know if these type of people truly exist or if it’s only the Montecito set,” the spokesperson wrote, adding that such setups might work for romantic gatherings but certainly not for normal kids’ parties.
The criticism follows Meghan hinting earlier that “something big” was coming for fans of her lifestyle brand. This month, she unveiled her brand’s first holiday collection under As Ever. The lineup includes two scented candles ($64 each), a cider and toddy spice kit ($16), and sage honey with honeycomb ($32).
