Thomas Markle Jr, the brother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has come under fire for posting a series of controversial videos online in which he criticizes his sister and promotes conspiracy theories. These videos, which have been described by royal expert Jennie Bond as “grotesque,” were uploaded to YouTube, where Thomas Jr reportedly profits from viewer donations and advertising revenue. The content of these videos includes personal insults against Meghan and arrives shortly after her public statements about the negative impact of social media on women’s mental health. This incident has led to public calls for YouTube to take action against such harmful content, with former tech minister Damian Collins urging major social media platforms to intensify their efforts against online harassment.

In separate news, Meghan Markle is also facing skepticism over her new cooking show with Netflix, which some journalists compare unfavorably to Brooklyn Beckham’s unsuccessful cooking venture. Critics, including Charlotte Griffiths of Mail on Sunday, argue that the show’s appeal relies heavily on Meghan’s royal status and question her culinary expertise based on her previous public food-related endeavors. This upcoming project is part of the Sussexes’ broader partnership with Netflix, which also includes a show about competitive polo. The motives behind their media projects continue to generate debate and scrutiny.