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Allison Langdon’s subtle swipe at Meghan Markle!

The Today host did not hold back.
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Since news of Meghan Markle’s children’s book broke, reactions have been well and truly mixed. Some people have backed the Duchess’ venture, while others have slammed her for profiting off her title. And some have found the whole thing quite amusing.

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WATCH: Karl Stefanovic’s hilarious reaction to Meghan Markle’s children’s book

Today hosts Allison Langdon, 41, and Karl Stefanovic, 46, fall into the latter category as they couldn’t quite hide their sarcasm whilst discussing Meghan’s latest project, The Bench.

According to the Duchess of Sussex, the story focuses on a father and son’s close relationship as seen through a mother’s eyes, and was inspired by her husband Prince Harry and son Archie.

The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father’s Day, the month after Archie was born. That poem became this story.”

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Today hosts Karl and Ally were quite tickled by Meghan Markle’s latest project. (Credit: Channel Nine)

On Wednesday morning, however, Allison and Karl had quite the tickled reaction to the royal news.

“Meghan Markle is joining the ranks of Roald Dahl and J.K. Rowling – oh, a stretch – by writing her first children’s book.” Allison said as she read the prompter.

Not long after his co-host’s subtle swipe, Karl couldn’t hide his own amused reaction, slamming his desk and bursting out into laughter at the news. 

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“They actually write poetry together!” Karl laughed in disbelief. 

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Meghan Markle has penned her first children’s book which is to explore the bond between a father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. (Credit: Twitter)

Reactions came far and wide from people who were either Team Sussex or Team Cynical and while Allison and Karl managed to find humour in the whole thing, other commentators weren’t exactly laughing at Meghan’s announcement. 

Many people took issue with Meghan including her “Duchess of Sussex” title on the cover of the book.

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“I see she is using the title Duchess of Sussex. I hope someone tells the Queen.” one user wrote on Twitter.

Others implied that Meghan’s own strained relationship with her father made her unqualified to write a book about family.

“And she knows all about bonds with a parent, right??!!” another user penned.

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Some people have called out Meghan Markle for “profiting” off her “Duchess of Sussex” title even after stepping back from her royal duties. (Credit: Getty)
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And yet, among a sea of cynics there were just as many people waving their Team Sussex flags.

One fan wrote: “Awesome! How cute!!! H and Meg are on fire. They have been working like crazy.”

Another added: “This is very positive and something I could support. Will buy a copy.” 

The news of Meghan’s children’s book comes not days before Archie is due to celebrate his second birthday. It looks like the Sussexes have his birthday present all sorted! 

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