Meghan Markle’s niece, Ashley Hale, seems to have been officially “Markled.” Meghan, who has famously declared herself an only child despite having a half-brother and a half-sister, and by extension, a niece, has once again rewritten history.

Remember Ashley? The attractive, successful attorney who appeared in Meghan’s Netflix docuseries, bolstering Meghan’s image as a relatable family woman?

Well, it seems like Ashley has been conveniently pushed back into obscurity. Why? Allegedly, Meghan fears Ashley might spill some wild secrets—like the truth behind Archie’s biological origins.

Ashley Hale briefly found herself in the spotlight during the docuseries, where she was used to humanize Meghan, portraying her as the benevolent aunt who stepped in where others failed.

But as with so many things in Meghan’s world, relationships appear to have an expiration date—usually once they’ve outlived their usefulness. Now that Ashley’s role seems to have diminished, she’s been discarded like yesterday’s tabloid gossip.

Let’s not forget the glaring absence of Ashley at Meghan’s wedding. Meghan explained that the palace advised against inviting Ashley without her estranged mother, Samantha, adding that it would have looked bad.

But really, who invites their entire family to a wedding these days? It’s not uncommon to pick and choose your guest list. Meghan even managed to invite George Clooney, a man who didn’t even know her, so the only reasonable explanation is that Ashley’s presence might have stolen the spotlight. Imagine a modern-day Pippa Middleton moment, with Ashley—young, accomplished, and more likable—grabbing attention at the wedding.

And here come the wild theories. Some rumors claim that Ashley might have been more than just Meghan’s niece. Could she have been a surrogate or even an egg donor for Archie? Speculation, of course, but Meghan’s life sometimes feels like the plot of a soap opera.

Adding fuel to the fire, Ashley purchased a $600,000 home during the filming of the Netflix series, sparking whispers of hush money or compensation for her involvement in this royal circus. Is it true? Who knows.

But Meghan’s pattern of transactional relationships does leave room for doubt. Even Ashley’s brief appearance in the Netflix docuseries felt calculated, serving to humanize Meghan and make her appear more connected to family. But as soon as the cameras stopped rolling, that narrative collapsed, and Ashley was shoved back into the shadows. Now, Ashley is just another former ally on the growing list of people who’ve been cast aside—estranged family members, ex-staff, and former friends. The Markle motto seems to be: *use, discard, repeat*.

And what about Harry in all of this? Some speculate that his day will come. Meghan’s track record suggests that once Harry is no longer useful—whether financially, socially, or narratively—he may find himself on the receiving end of a cold, lawyer-delivered goodbye. Let’s not forget Meghan’s infamous ability to deflect blame.

Whether it’s the royal family, the media, or even Ashley herself, nothing is ever her fault. Remember how she blamed the palace for everything from the wedding guest list to seating arrangements? Apparently, the palace also discouraged her from inviting the entire *Suits* cast to the wedding reception. Convenient scapegoats, right?

Meanwhile, Ashley seems to have moved on, with her life quieter than ever. Whether she’s pieced together Meghan’s manipulations or simply chosen the path of self-preservation, one thing is certain: Ashley has been well and truly “Markled.”