Meghan fires back in 'breakfast war' with Gwynnie as she unveils 're-invented banana split' (but doesn't write any motivational messages on this one)

Meghan Markle has fired back at Gwyneth Paltrow in their breakfast war as she unveiled her re-invented banana split with no motivational message to soften the blow.

Yesterday, fans went wild with speculation after Ms Paltrow, 52, posted an Instagram video of herself making breakfast in which she appeared to be subtly put the Duchess of Sussex, 43, in her place.

The post came hot on the heels of the Duchesss latest attempt at getting back on TV with her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which was met with negative reviews when it started streaming on Netflix last month.

Some viewers suggested Ms Paltrows laid back look, crumpled pyjamas and simple, silent cooking demonstration were chosen to contrast with Meghans flawless make-up, designer clothes and rented kitchen. Other clues include the music playing behind Ms Paltrows video – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole – which was used in promos by Meghan.

Yesterday, the Duchess appeared to retaliate when she posted two videos to her Instagram story with her bestie Kelly McKee Zajfen.

Meghan stood behind the camera giggling as Ms Zajfen carefully placed blueberries, raspberries and granola on top of a yogurt and jam covered banana.

The Duchess made sure to tag her own preserve brand As Ever with a caption reading: When one of your besties reinvents a banana split for breakfast.

In the next clip, Meghan and her pal cheers their forks before trying the re-imagined banana split, both letting out an Mm! as Ms Zajfen said it tasted so good.

Yesterday, the Duchess appeared to retaliate when she posted two videos to her Instagram story with her bestie Kelly McKee Zajfen

The Duchess made sure to tag her own preserve brand As Ever with a caption reading: When one of your besties reinvents a banana split for breakfast

Fans believe when Ms Paltrow, 52, posted an Instagram video of how she makes breakfast, she may have been subtly putting the Duchess of Sussex in her place 

She also posted another video, taken by Prince Harry, a few hours later showing a flock of birds flying across the sky in a V-formation with a gushing caption which read: Flying into the week with my family. (Thanks H for capturing this!).

Its unclear whether or not Meghans posts were a retaliation but fans are convinced Ms Paltrow was throwing shade at her - slang which means to make fun of someone in an underhanded way.

After seeings Meghans banana split video, one person on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: Omg! Meghan & Kelly try to throw shade back at Gwyneth Paltrow! This is a game they are going to lose.

Fans also made posts after Ms Paltrows video, with one writing on X: Gwyneth Paltrow continues to throw shade & Im here for it! No make-up in her actual kitchen!

Another said:  Even the music... thats Natalie Cole this will be (an EVER lasting love)!!!!!

A third posted: Lol isnt it this the song they keep using in the Meghan Markle promo?

And being as relatable as she can be, in her pjs, hair not styled, no make-up sipping coffee. No one praising her. Just her phone filming. Simple and easy.

The post came hot on the heels of the duchesss latest TV series, With Love, Meghan, which began streaming on Netflix last month to a chorus of negative criticism

Some viewers suggested Ms Paltrows unmade-up look, rumpled PJs and simple, speech-free cooking demonstration were chosen to contrast with Meghans flawless make-up, designer clothes and rented kitchen 

With a jazzy soundtrack, the wholesome clip shows the actress at home in her pyjamas with her dog, making a simple meal of fried eggs, bacon and biscuits

One fan added: Go Gwyneth... a real dog in her own real kitchen on her own real property.

Meghan did not film her series – which has been renewed for a second season – at the home in Montecito, California she shares with Prince Harry and their children, instead hiring a £6.2million farmhouse.

Other comments highlighted Ms Paltrows monogrammed mug, speculating it could be a reference to Meghans monogram as Duchess of Sussex. One said: Notice the lettering on the cup?!!

Last week, Ms Paltrow and fitness guru Tracy Anderson were accused of mocking Meghan. Making a recipe in a video on Goops Instagram page, Ms Anderson said: Im Tracy Anderson, and welcome to my actual kitchen – pausing for effect.

She later insisted: Absolutely no shade intended! A day earlier, Ms Paltrow said Meghan seemed lovely, adding: Maybe Ill try to get through their security detail and bring them a pie.

The Duchess of Sussex, 37, was pictured writing empowering notes of support on bananas as she joined husband Prince Harry on a visit to sex worker charity One25

However now a sex worker by the name of Nikki has slammed Meghan Markle for writing the messages of inspiration on fruit during her visit to a Bristol charity last week, claiming she should be doing more. Pictured: The messages of support

Its not the first time Meghan has been at centre of banana related backlash.

In 2019, the then pregnant Duchess was criticised by a prostitute for writing messages including you are special and you are strong on bananas she added to food parcels during a visit to sex worker charity One25 with Prince Harry.

A sex worker named Nikki branded the move offensive, and claiming she should be doing more.

Speaking to The Sun at the time, the woman said: People out here struggle to eat and sleep and she gifts us some words on a piece of fruit.

She has the means to help us more than that. Its offensive, you know.