Was Meghan Markle Ever a Yacht Girl Before Meeting Prince Harry? The Duchess’ Yacht Trend Explained

Published 07/16/2025, 3:50 PM EDT

From whispers on internet threads to wild claims gaining momentum, Meghan Markle’s name is once again caught in the tide of speculation. The Duchess of Sussex is fielding renewed chatter these days, reviving an old narrative that refuses to stay buried. With timelines blurred and identities questioned, one probe floats to the surface — was the ex-royalty a yacht girl before meeting Prince Harry?

A vague label, a viral whisper, and a beloved pop culture name at the center — unpacking what lies beneath Meghan Markle's yacht girl talks.

Fact-checking the viral yacht girl claims surrounding Meghan Markle

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A swirl of amplified chatter is inundating social media these days, holding old photos featuring Prince Andrew and a mystery woman at its heart. Some claim that the woman resembles Meghan Markle. As a Reddit thread posed the question to the world to either confirm or debunk the profile, Markle’s fans jumped to her defense, asking users if they had run out of fabricated ideas to target the Suits alum yet again, hence brushing off the yacht girl story once more. The truth of the matter is, Markle was never what people are calling her. This is simply a case of mistaken identity in the absence of any concrete evidence.

A few Meghan Markle admirers went to the lengths of reminding the trolls how the Duchess of Sussex is doing well for herself recently and has done so always, thus not requiring to board anyone’s yacht for any reason whatsoever. The narrative, interestingly, highlights a fact: while Markle’s critics continue to fabricate accounts, her allies are busy embracing her flourishing phase, one driven, for those out of the loop, by her newly launched lifestyle brand, As Ever.

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With Meghan Markle’s inventory not lasting more than an hour for shoppers after every restock, some wonder how much money the Duchess is funneling into her bank account. While the money stands as a celebratory factor, it appears that Meghan Markle has more to rejoice in, as her fans, as mentioned earlier, ended up using her recent success to defend her name among critics. It turns out Markle was on point in taking the endeavor up despite royal experts voicing their concerns.

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Meghan Markle, as is known, was persistent in trying to establish not only a stable source of income since her royal exit alongside Prince Harry in 2020, but through several media ventures, she was aiming for a big rebrand. The plan seems to be coming through, despite a few royal experts seeing it as anti-feminist. In the end, as Meghan Markle sails forward with success and purpose, the yacht girl rumor remains what it always was — an empty vessel adrift in a sea of speculation.

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What are your thoughts on the yacht girl rumor about Meghan Markle? Let us know in the comments.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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