Sussexes announce Cookie Queens project amid questions over timing
Meghan Markle is facing renewed criticism following the announcement of a new documentary with her husband Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that their company, Archewell Productions, is producing Cookie Queens, a documentary centred on Girl Scouts of the USA and their famous biscuit sales.
Meghan has spoken warmly about being a Girl Scout while growing up in Los Angeles, describing the experience as a full circle moment that continues to influence her work today.
However, the timing of the announcement has raised eyebrows due to her father Thomas Markle’s recent health emergency. According to a report by Radar Online, some critics feel the focus on a new production sits uneasily alongside the family situation.
One source quoted by the outlet claimed it was difficult to understand how committing to a film project aligns with supporting a parent during a serious medical crisis. Thomas Markle was recently hospitalised and underwent surgery that resulted in the amputation of his leg, though reports say his condition has since stabilised.
Others have taken a more sympathetic view, arguing that the project reflects Meghan’s long-standing interest in empowerment and entrepreneurship. A Hollywood source told the outlet that Cookie Queens allows her to connect her public profile with meaningful themes drawn from childhood, while maintaining control over her own narrative.
