Inside Meghan Markle’s Genuine Note to Podcaster Amanda Hirsch
You’ve likely only skimmed headlines about Meghan Markle’s handwritten note to Amanda Hirsch—so let me break it down for you in plain terms. When Meghan dropped the trailer for her Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan in January, Amanda Hirsch, host of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, confessed on Instagram, “You guys, I’m scared for Meghan. I know how people come for her, and I’m genuinely scared she’ll be ripped to shreds.” That’s when the Duchess of Sussex went old-school royal, penning a personal reply on her bespoke letterhead: “Dear Amanda, I heard you were feeling scared. Don’t be! This is the fun part—let’s enjoy it.” Meghan’s note arrived as a surprise, turning a social-media aside into a full-blown headline.
If you missed the tiny font on Amanda’s Instagram Story, let me be clear: Hirsch immediately shared the note with her followers, sparking speculation that Her Royal Highness was being cheeky rather than comforting. Hirsch insists it was sincere. She told Page Six Radio hosts Ian Mohr, Danny Murphy and Evan Real that insiders close to Meghan confirmed it was entirely her idea to reach out after seeing the post. That double confirmation—one from the handwritten stationery and another from trusted sources—cements the authenticity of this royal outreach.
But wait, there’s more for you to file under “Royal Curiosities.” Hirsch also scored a spot on Meghan’s so-called “jam list” for the Duchess’s As Ever brand, receiving jars of preserves she admits she hasn’t dared to open. “I want it to stay in the [container],” Hirsch laughed, wondering if you can actually preserve preserves. That’s the kind of innocent detail you probably didn’t catch in your morning scroll. And yes, she stashed the return address for posterity—though she suspects it’s a mailroom somewhere, not a Buckingham Palace PO box.
Of course, Hirsch has bigger dreams: she’s hoping to book Meghan as a guest on Not Skinny But Not Fat. Given that Meghan is dabbling in podcasting herself, Amanda promises not to ask one royal question if the Duchess ever says yes. “Swearsies,” Hirsch pledges—just in case you were wondering how far she’d go to keep her royal interview spoiler-free.
So there you have it: a casual Instagram confession turns into a rare, heartfelt royal response, complete with jam and an open invitation to podcast. Glad I could sort that out for you—surely it’s all crystal clear now.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Page Six Radio, Amanda Hirsch Instagram
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