Meghan Markle Faces New Plagiarism Accusations Over Canceled Netflix Show

Meghan Markle is facing accusations of repeating a pattern of mistakes, according to a royal expert. This comes amidst a new plagiarism controversy surrounding her proposed children's television show. The Netflix series, titled "Pearl," which was announced in July 2021, is alleged to share significant similarities with a book series by another author.

Meghan Markle was listed as an executive producer for "Pearl," alongside David Furnish, Sir Elton John's husband. The show was ultimately canceled less than a year after its announcement. Mel Elliott, a writer and illustrator, claims potential copyright infringement related to her character, Pearl Power. She sent a legal letter to Netflix shortly after the series was announced, citing the striking similarities between the two works.

Elliott reportedly never received a response and expressed disappointment and confusion. She also sent personal letters to Archewell, seeking updates. Royal author Phil Dampier commented that the situation highlights a lack of research by those working with Meghan before launching projects. He described these as "schoolboy errors," suggesting a failure to conduct proper "due diligence."

Dampier further stated that these incidents create a negative image for Meghan, generating unfavorable headlines as she aims to advance her career and increase her influence. This follows previous accusations of copying, including claims that her cooking program, "With Love Meghan," resembled Pamela Anderson's "Cooking With Love" show. Additionally, Meghan was accused of using a logo for her lifestyle brand that was similar to Majorca's historic coat of arms.