Meghan Markle’s – Meghan Markle appears to have drawn new energy into her private orbit as Kelly McKee Zajfen shared an Instagram moment of the Suits star playing Mahjong outdoors with them—complete with cocktails. The timing comes as Meghan remains cautious about who gets acce
Meghan Markle was outside, playing Mahjong with a group that looks a lot like a tight-knit inner circle—except one person is new to the visible lineup.
Kelly McKee Zajfen. the Alliance of Moms co-founder. posted a photo on Instagram showing Meghan and Tracy Robbins joining her for an outdoor game of Mahjong. In the post, the three were seen playing while holding cocktails. Zajfen captioned it, “Ugh, oh. Another one has been taken by the Maj bug. That being me, ” and added, “A perfect day spent with my ladies and having some much-needed mama time. Thanks, M & T. Now back to the babes and obsessing over my next game,” as she reflected on the day.
Even if Zajfen appears to be a fresh face in Meghan’s personal circle. the relationship between the two has been building for longer than a single Instagram snapshot. Zajfen has supported Meghan and Prince Harry’s work, and Meghan has reciprocated with public appreciation. In a 2025 Instagram update. Zajfen wrote. “[Prince] Harry and Meghan. you have been such a guiding light for our family. not just in the way you have shown up in friendship but how you have shown up through the incredible work The Archewell Foundation does every day. ” adding. “I’m in awe of your commitment to community and to friendship. ” in the same series of posts. The two have also been photographed together in connection with Alliance for Children’s Rights.
Still, there’s a reason the Mahjong post lands with extra weight. Meghan is widely seen as careful about whom she lets close after a painful rupture with former best friend Jessica Mulroney.
Meghan and Mulroney had been extremely close until lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter claimed Mulroney displayed “textbook white privilege” after she allegedly took offense to a post about the Black Lives Matter movement. Mulroney and Meghan ultimately fell out amid the backlash. with Meghan distancing herself from the stylist after she was dragged into the dispute.
A source later described Meghan’s reaction in blunt terms. saying Meghan “could not get over that Jessica brought up her relationship with Meghan when she commented about her ‘closest friend’ in the discourse with Sasha. ” and that this was “hugely offensive” and “the deciding factor for her.” The insider added. “Meghan considers the relationship to be done. ” framing the break as final.
That history helps explain why Zajfen’s arrival—however subtle it may seem online—reads as a calculated move rather than a casual social addition. If Meghan is trimming down access, she’s doing it in a world where former confidants can sometimes turn stories into headlines.
Royal expert Rob Shuter said Mulroney has been offered a large sum of money to pen a tell-all about her former confidant. Shuter wrote that this is “the scenario Meghan Markle has quietly dreaded,” adding, “Jessica has absolutely nothing left to lose. Meghan cut her off years ago. The friendship is dead. The loyalty went with it.”.
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Maj bug? lol Meghan really just out here living her best life.
Why does it feel like every article about Meghan is just “she’s bonding” with someone and cocktails?? I don’t get it. I thought she was supposed to be private.
Another one taken by the “Maj bug” sounds like PR to me. Like who even says that unless it’s a thing they planned. Also Mahjong outdoors with drinks… isn’t that kind of weird for her whole “cautious” vibe in the article?
I saw this on TikTok and thought it said she was joining a new charity or something, not just playing games. But I guess that’s “bonding”?? Tracy Robbins and Kelly McKee Zajfen… I don’t know who those people are, so it’s hard for me to tell if this matters or if it’s just vibes. Meghan always seems to have a new friend every few weeks, so like… is that the update?