Meghan Markle says she 'would ask people to tell the truth' in new podcast episode

(NewsNation) — Meghan has revealed how she would rewrite her public narrative if given the chance on the latest episode of Emma Grede's podcast.

The 43-year-old appeared in Tuesday's episode of "Aspire with Emma Grede." In the 90-minute episode, Grede asked Meghan about the public's perception of her and what she would change if she had the chance.

"I would ask people to tell the truth," Meghan revealed. "A lie can't live forever. Eight years is a long time, but it's not forever."

Meghan was in the spotlight before she started dating Prince Harry in 2016 as one of the lead actresses on USA Network's Suits. Markle married Harry in 2018 and performed her royal duties until the couple stepped back in 2020 and moved to the United States.

Since they stepped back, both Harry and Meghan have talked about the mistreatment they received while doing their royal duties and how the palace didn't protect them. In 2021, the couple shared their story in a CBS interview. They also revealed a lot more in their 2022 docuseries "Harry & Meghan" on Netflix.

Meghan's 'baby mama dance' video goes viral

Meghan also spoke with Grede about a video she recently posted on Instagram that has gone viral. The "baby mama dance" video was a throwback that she posted for her daughter, Princess Lilibet's, birthday.

Grede told Meghan that she did a "little secret cheer" when she saw the video that Meghan had filmed in the delivery room before Lilibet was born.

  • Meghan Markle in a kitchen
  • Meghan gestures to the crowd while speaking onstage
  • Meghan and Harry pose for photos at One World Trade in New York
  • Meghan and Harry arrive at an awards show
  • Meghan and Harry visiting an arts center
  • Meghan and Harry watching a volleyball game
  • FILE - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave after a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London, Friday, June 3, 2022. The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to testify in the High Court after his lawyer presents opening statements Monday, June 5, 2023 in his case alleging phone hacking. It’s the first of Harry’s several legal cases against the media to go to trial and one of three alleging tabloid publishers unlawfully snooped on him. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool, File)
  • Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Meghan explained that the clip "was four years ago." She also told Grede, "So it's also a really great reminder that with all the noise or whatever people do, there's still a whole life — a real, authentic, fun life — that's happening behind the scenes."

She also said, "I'm just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms." Meghan rejoined Instagram back in January after years of being off social media completely.

"I'm just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms," she added, referring to her personal social media handle.

'With Love, Meghan' on Netflix gets 3rd season

On the podcast, Meghan said she and Harry have been working with Netflix for five years. Netflix also fully produced Meghan's "As Ever" product line. Her show, "With Love, Meghan," had dropped off the streaming service's top ten list in less than a week. Netflix also fully produced Meghan's "As Ever" product line.

NewsNation's Paula Froelich reported that Meghan's Netflix show will still be given a third season, regardless of viewership, because the streaming giant is invested in making her products and show a success.

Froelich heard that many people are "done" with the Sussex family at Netflix, but the third season will be used to see if commerce and entertainment can be combined for profit.