The Princess of Wales garnered global headlines for her first appearance in nearly six months during King Charles' official birthday parade at this year’s Trooping the Colour. This marked her return after a series of health scares.
Royal commentator Maureen Callahan, writing for the Daily Mail, reprimanded Meghan for sending new products from her brand, American Riviera Orchard, to influencer friends who posted about them on the same day as the royal event. Callahan suggested that this was an attempt to overshadow Kate's significant moment.
The future Queen of England had confirmed her attendance a day before the event via a heartfelt Instagram statement. “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months... as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate admitted. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting... I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.”
Callahan praised Kate for her brave move, which exposed her "fears and vulnerabilities," and helped the public connect with the human side of the royals. She also suggested that if Meghan and Harry truly wanted to show their support, they would "set aside their grievances, drop the pernicious victimhood act, and apologize for insinuating to Oprah that the royals were racist."
In her conclusion, Callahan reflected on the ongoing comparisons between the royal women, noting: "And Meghan wonders why, with each successive attempt to rival Kate, she only ever fails."
