Los Angeles, CA – In a bold move that has set the internet ablaze, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was spotted last evening dining out in one of Los Angeles’ trendiest spots, not just with her signature style but with a surprising accessory – a paper mask of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Yes, you read that right. In an effort to perhaps blend in or stand out (the jury is still out on that), Meghan’s choice of disguise has left both fans and critics scratching their heads in bewildered amusement.

An onlooker, who almost spilled their organic kombucha in surprise, shared, “At first, I thought it was some sort of avant-garde fashion statement or maybe a new kind of celebrity protest. But then, I realized it was Meghan Markle underneath that paper mask of Princess Catherine, and I just couldn’t believe my eyes!”

The dining scene was reportedly a mix of confusion, excitement, and an incessant clicking of cameras as patrons and paparazzi alike tried to capture this unprecedented moment. Sources close to the Duchess suggest that this might have been a playful nod to the public’s obsession with royal rivalries and the constant comparisons between Meghan and Catherine. “It’s Meghan’s way of saying, ‘I see you, and I can have a laugh about it too,'” a friend of the Duchess revealed, insisting on anonymity for fear of also having to wear a royal mask in public.

Celebrity fashion critics are now in a frenzy, debating the implications of Meghan’s mask choice on the future of royal fashion diplomacy. “Is this the dawn of a new era where royal figures use masks of each other to make bold statements? Only time will tell,” pondered a renowned fashion editor while adjusting their non-royal, decidedly less newsworthy face mask.

Meanwhile, social media has erupted with hashtags like #MaskedMeghan and #RoyalMasquerade, with fans and detractors creating memes and speculating about the Duchess’s motives. Some suggest it’s a clever critique of the media’s relentless scrutiny of her life, while others wonder if she simply lost a bet to Prince Harry.