The Duchess of Sussex’s attempt at a festive breakfast took an unexpected twist when sharp-eyed followers picked apart the details, igniting an online debate that quickly escalated.

Meghan Markle’s latest social media post, showcasing her homemade St. Patrick’s Day waffles, has faced significant backlash from royal watchers.

On March 17, 2025, the 43-year-old mother of two shared a series of Instagram Stories, capturing the process of making green-colored waffles for her family’s holiday celebration.

In the videos, Meghan was seen mixing a vibrant green batter before pouring it into a steaming black cast-iron waffle maker. She captioned one of the clips, “We love a theme!” to emphasize the festive nature of the meal.

For the final presentation, she created a fun, decorated waffle for her children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. The design featured blueberries for eyes, a kiwi slice for a mouth, and whipped cream as hair. “For the kids…” she wrote alongside the image.

She also made a simpler version for herself and Prince Harry, 40, serving it with strawberries and cream. “… and us! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” she added.

However, social media users were quick to spot a possible inconsistency between the waffle maker shown in the video and the waffles served. Some pointed out that the waffles on the plate didn’t match the distinct pattern of the iron used in the footage.

The waffle maker in the video had deep ridges designed to divide the waffles into four sections, yet the final dish appeared smoother and lacked those characteristic indentations.