Royal-linked architect calls viral moment between Duchess and Mindy Kaling “weird”
Dara Huang, the British-American architect and former partner of Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi—now Princess Beatrice’s husband—has commented on a viral clip from Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series With Love, Meghan, sharing a brief but eye-catching response.
During the episode, Meghan, 43, was joined by actress Mindy Kaling, who joked:
“People would not believe that Meghan Markle ate at Jack in the Box.”
The Duchess quickly interrupted, saying:
“It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle.’ You know, I’m Sussex now.”
She went on to explain:
“You have kids, and you go, ‘No, I share my name with my children.’”
While Kaling responded warmly — “Now, I know, and I love it” — Huang had a different reaction. Commenting on a clip shared by the Daily Mail (also picked up by Hello! Magazine), she simply wrote:
“That was weird.”
Though concise, Huang’s comment has drawn attention due to her royal ties — she shares son Christopher Woolf with Edoardo, who is now stepfather to Princess Beatrice’s daughter, Sienna, born in 2021.
The moment has divided public opinion. Some viewers praised Meghan’s correction as a thoughtful reflection of her identity as a mother and royal. Others, like Huang, found it unnecessary or overly formal for the relaxed nature of the show.
Huang’s unexpected reaction adds to ongoing discussion about how Meghan chooses to present herself — and how every detail, even a name, remains firmly in the spotlight.
