Meghan Markle's playlist has raised a hailstorm of immediate online attention as a strikingly familiar, famous song caught the ears of the internet. Markle's new Instagram Story breathed a gentle declaration to the world that Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' has found a permanent place in her household. However, no sooner had she revealed it to the world than the fans moved in closer, hearts beating out of rhythm at the unexpected choice. Each comment, each share rippled through feeds in ecstatic shock, as the air sparked with speculation, awe, jokes, and curiosity. 

Across X, Swifties blew up in minutes after the Story was released. Reactions ranged from celebratory tweets to demeaning comments. Some praised Meghan Markle for the authenticity of adding the song from Swift's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' to her feed, saying the choice felt very personal. Others hypothesized that the decision was meant as an alignment with Swift's present era, indicating admiration, support of the songwriter. Meanwhile, some made sure to joke about Swift's notorious wedding guest list invitations, and others were left seething in rage by the alleged attention-seeking association.

Meghan Markle's Instagram Story unfolded like a gentle unveiling of her As Ever aspirations within her home office, framed by a partially open door, a mug that she shifted beside a laptop screen celebrating her lifestyle brand site. Calmly yet powerfully in the background played Swift's 'Opalite,' a musical underscore to complement her brand, as her dogs reclined in peace nearby. However, fans online have a lot more to say than what meets the eye in the Story.

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X has erupted with mixed reactions to the polarizing Duchess of Sussex jamming to Taylor Swift.

For many Swifties, Meghan Markle listening to Taylor Swift and publicly posting about it is an unwelcome association. However, several Swifties consider it a great potential to add to the singer's already top-tier, unbeatable streaming numbers. Some users consider it Markle's ploy to seek attention, or even secure a coveted and slightly controversial Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding invite. 

Meanwhile, a few X users pointed out Markle's strategic use of the song to promote her brand, As Ever's upcoming launch of candles, a 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut, fruit spreads, honey, and two mulling kits.

The song 'Opalite' has been broadly interpreted as alluding to Swift's fiancé, Travis Kelce, his birthstone, Opal, and new life. That undertone of renewal mixes interestingly with Meghan Markle's own story of transformation. As fan accounts continue to analyze the timing of Markle's use of the song, relating it to marketing, the question remains: Was this background music casual or a conscious strategic nod to Taylor Swift?

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