Duchess of Sussex divides opinion with latest gesture amid royal comparisons
Meghan Markle’s latest Instagram video has sparked mixed reactions, with some royal fans accusing her of “making it all about herself” just days after Princess Kate’s widely praised public engagement.
The Duchess of Sussex shared an emotional clip documenting her effort to replace a prized Billie Eilish T-shirt lost in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Meghan explained how she reached out to contacts in the music industry to secure a signed replacement for a teenager whose home had been reduced to ashes.
"I don’t know Billie Eilish, but I thought, ‘I’m going to figure out how to get you this shirt,’” Meghan shared in the video, recalling her determined plea to connect with the singer.
While some fans applauded her compassion, others criticized the move as “tone-deaf” and self-promotional. A social media user on X reshared the video with the caption: “Meghan Markle making it all about herself… someone’s lost their home, and she’s gushing about how amazing she is for getting them some signed merch.”
Another critic wrote: “She’s egotistical, self-absorbed, and makes everything about #MeMe.”
Meanwhile, Princess Kate’s recent initiative at the National Portrait Gallery received overwhelming praise. Her message about The Centre for Early Childhood’s Shaping Us Framework was hailed as “genuine and impactful”, with one supporter commenting, “Love you, my beautiful princess.”
As comparisons between the two royal women continue, Meghan’s latest video has once again reignited debate over her public image and approach to philanthropy.
