Meghan Markle's handwritten note to American Airlines crew had 'hidden message'

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27-05-2025

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A flight attendant was left starstruck by a handwritten note from Meghan Markle featuring an unexpected hidden message - a shout-out to her brand.
American Airlines cabin crew member Nina Vida couldn't believe her luck when the Duchess of Sussex boarded her flight; the crew wasted no time in welcoming her with a heartfelt note. In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, Nina, who hails from New York, shared the story of how they greeted Meghan with a playful message saying: "It's a pleasure serving you; we love you real bad."
As someone who appreciates the personal touch of a handwritten letter, Meghan penned a response, incorporating her autograph and a nod to her new lifestyle brand, As Ever. She initially named the fledgeling brand American Riviera Orchard, but faced with copyright hurdles, she rebranded.
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In the TikTok clip, Nina showcased the Duchess's gracious reply: "Dear AA girlies, thank you for the love, hospitality and handwritten note - you know me well. All love right back to you. As ever, Meghan."
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Despite commonly using private jets for travel, the Royal pair do occasionally fly commercial. The Express reported that Prince Harry took an American Airlines flight to attend King Charles' Coronation in May 2023, reports the Mirror.
While the exact date of Meghan's appearance on American Airlines is unknown, sightings of her in New York were made around the time of the influential Time 100 summit.
In a recent TikTok video, Nina was over the moon as she showed off Meghan's handwritten note, admitting with amusement that the duchess's elegant penmanship was challenging to read. She gushed: "This handwriting is giving rich! It's giving expensive, it's giving princess."
Nina, who enjoys sharing her cabin crew lifestyle on TikTok to over 1K followers, delighted fans with the post about her encounter with Meghan. One viewer praised: "Thank you for sharing - Meghan is awesome!".
Another admirer commented: "She's so sweet and authentic. Meghan is pure elegance and kindness."
A third remarked on the positive encounters people have with Meghan in person: "Ahh lovely story. Always such nice feedback from people who meet her in person. Meghan is a true princess."
One fan was particularly charmed by the note, suggesting: "That note! ! ! Laminate it, frame it, put it in a lock box at the bank! I would cherish it forever!".
Amid the captain's playful criticism of their audacity, Meghan made sure to compliment Nina's nail art. Previously, the stewardess has recounted experiences serving stars like Ariana Grande.
Recently, Meghan took to Instagram to share endearing snapshots for her seventh anniversary with Harry, once again showcasing her exquisite calligraphy skills in the picture captions.