This week on Recollections May Vary, Kinsey Schofield and Kevin O’Sullivan break down Meghan Markle’s latest NYC, DC, and Paris appearances and what they reveal about her ongoing public image struggles.

From laughing backstage at a charity gala honoring grieving parents to recording Gloria Steinem mid-sushi bite, Meghan’s “Meghan 3.0” rebrand seems more about optics than authenticity. Insiders claim her NYC trip to promote “mental health awareness” felt shallow and self-serving, while her Paris Fashion Week appearance in the very city where Princess Diana died has reportedly caused tension at home.

Kinsey and Kevin explore how Victoria Beckham has managed to do what Meghan Markle never could: earn respect, reinvent her image, and own her narrative. Why does Victoria’s vulnerability land as authentic while Meghan’s feels performative? And what does Meghan’s solo Paris relaunch say about her marriage to Prince Harry?

Plus, exclusive insight into Meghan’s appearance at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, where she discussed her lifestyle brand As Ever and “building a long-lasting business empire.” Is this a comeback or another failed PR pivot?

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