, Duchess of Sussex, wellness empress, occasional fashion twin, and frequent royal scapegoat, is a woman of many titles. She is at once too much and never enough, depending on which breakfast show you ask. Still, behind the tiaras and turmeric smoothies, there stands a mother with two scene-stealing heirs, Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet Diana. And somewhere between crafting content and dodging criticism, she dropped a quote that out-parented every parenting influencer in cashmere.
In a world full of parenting manuals, Meghan Markle uttered words that made them all seem painfully obsolete, if not downright embarrassing.
Meghan Markle rewrites the boy mom rulebook with grace and grit
Meghan Markle made a powerful statement at the TIME100 Summit on April 23, 2025, emphasizing the importance of raising young men who empower women. Speaking about her many ventures, including her As Ever lifestyle brand and Netflix series, revealed that her son, Prince Archie, is about to lose a tooth, but her most paramount role is being a role model to her children. She said, “But also having a son, I think that is just as paramount for young men to be raised with a confidence and sense of self that is going to empower the women around them, too.”
I interviewed Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, at the TIME100 Summit in NYC today. We discussed Meghan’s journey as a founder and CEO, including launching her brand, As ever, her popular @netflix show, With Love, Meghan, and her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder with… pic.twitter.com/fzYZeJhIIC
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While juggling multiple projects amid difficult times concerning her children
, Meghan Markle stressed the need to “create boundaries
” in the face of public scrutiny. She admitted that balancing her responsibilities as a mother with her business ventures has not been without challenges, but her children remind her of what truly matters. Her focus remains on ensuring that both Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet grow up to be strong, confident individuals who respect and empower others.
Even with the juggling act, Meghan Markle proves that balancing motherhood and business is her royal specialty.
Meghan Markle balances boardrooms and playrooms like royalty
Meghan Markle is the queen of multitasking, with a skill for blending boardrooms and playrooms without so much as a hair out of place. Between her philanthropist works, With Love, Meghan
Netflix series, and the relentless grind of As Ever, she still finds time for her children, Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet Diana. She even makes attending school recitals look as royal as a state dinner.
Despite the whirlwind, Meghan Markle always circles back to what truly matters, her family. From keeping a strict dinner hour to sneaking in bedtime reads, she somehow masters the art of being present, proving that a mother’s touch and a businesswoman’s savvy are not mutually exclusive. With each passing day, she is redefining the path for working mothers everywhere.
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