Meghan Markle's reported decision to send a gift package to a social media personality known for criticising the Prince and Princess of Wales has reignited debate over whether the Duchess of Sussex is as detached from online discourse as she has claimed.

The issue gained renewed attention after royal commentator Kinsey Schofield and journalist Paula Froelich discussed the incident in a recent interview. The pair questioned how Markle could have known about the recipient if she genuinely avoids online commentary. Their remarks have prompted further speculation among critics who argue the gesture appears inconsistent with the duchess's previous statements about staying away from internet discussions.

Froelich recently appeared in Schofield's 'Unfiltered' podcast. During their conversation, the host mentioned one of the comments on Markle's controversial gift to a prominent critic of Prince William and Kate Middleton's troll. The commenter claimed the move was proof that 'Meghan is lying about staying off the internet.'

Schoefield found the topic 'interesting.' For the royal reporter, it shows that 'Meghan is observing what's going on on the internet because she's sending care packages to hate accounts.'

Froelich did not hold back in her assessment.

'First of all, staying off the internet is like saying I'm staying off oxygen. Our entire lives are ruled by it,' Froelich said before questioning Markle's public statement regarding her awareness of media coverage and online discussions.

'Second of all, we know that her recollections have varied many, many times. She didn't Google Harry, wink. She doesn't Google herself, wink. I know she reads and listens and hears everything about herself and Harry, especially because she'll drop the article,' she added.

Schofield then claimed Markle had responded to their earlier report, suggesting she was indeed aware of the online chatter.

'She's responded to us. She's responded when we worked on the nanny story, she responded directly to us,' Schofield added.

Markle previously said that she did not read social media comments for self-preservation when asked if she checked Twitter during a panel discussion for International Women's Day at King's College London in 2019.

Source: International Business Times UK