“Pregnancy was a difficult, painful time for them, and at times, she seemed to be struggling,” he said. “She’s maybe finding a way to create or hold onto some of the happier moments from those early years.”

Freedom Beyond Royal Protocol

Walters also commented on the shift in Markle’s life since stepping away from royal duties. No longer restricted by the rigid traditions of the monarchy—like only releasing family photos on official occasions—she now has the liberty to share her private life more freely.

“I think she’s partly creating a platform for herself,” he explained. “After being publicly ridiculed, and facing backlash when she and Harry left the UK, she’s not just building a brand—she’s reclaiming her voice.”

Motherhood and the Weight of Expectations

In the final episode of her podcast, Meghan spoke about the difficulties of running a business while parenting two young children. As reported by People magazine, she shared with guest Sara Blakely that people often dismiss or forget how intense that period of life can be.

“You look at the past five, six years of my life,” she said, “it’s with being pregnant or with a newborn or with a toddler, and then another one.” She also recalled leaning heavily on Harry during her pregnancy with Archie, revealing that she was expected to wear high heels for public engagements despite gaining 65 pounds at the time.