Prince Harry has faced criticism for his comments about Kate Middleton, which some see as an attack on her character. His comments, particularly those made in the Netflix documentary series. Harry and Meghanhave sparked backlash for portraying the Princess of Wales in an unflattering light.
Royal photographer Arthur Edwards expressed his disapproval, saying: “Harry has publicly attacked his sister-in-law in a way that is not only damaging to her but to the entire family dynamic.” Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of majesty magazine, He echoed this sentiment, calling the comments “unnecessary and hurtful.”
“Harry’s decision to drag Kate into this narrative was unnecessary and hurtful,” Seward said. “She has always been the epitome of grace under pressure, and this incident paints a distorted picture of who she really is.”
In the docuseries, Meghan Markle shared her first impressions of William and Kate, hinting at a perception of coldness. Remembering their initial meeting, meghan said“Even when Will and Kate came over and I met her for the first time, they came over for dinner, I remember he was wearing ripped jeans and he was barefoot.”
Meghan added: “Like I’m a hugger, I’ve always been a hugger. I didn’t realize that’s really jarring for a lot of Brits. I guess I began to understand very quickly that the formality of the exterior was carried over to the interior.”
Critics argue that Harry’s comments, combined with Meghan’s recollections, unfairly portray Kate as distant or unwelcoming. Supporters of the Princess of Wales have defended her as a composed and elegant figure who has withstood intense public scrutiny with dignity.
The ongoing tension between the Sussexes and the royal family continues to fuel headlines, and Harry’s comments about Kate add another layer to the strained relationship. While some viewers of the series are sympathetic to Harry and Meghan’s perspective, others see the comments as an unnecessary attack on Kate, further deepening the rift within the royal family.