Another day, another British royal family drama. The latest one has to do with, surprise surprise, Meghan Markle, and a picture she posted on Instagram. The image shows Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet walking with flowers toward what royal watchers believe to be Princess Diana’s final resting place at Althorp.
There’s been no confirmation of the location of the moment, but that hasn’t stopped the controversy. According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, “This has upset people who normally defend Meghan,” with one royal insider saying, “The backlash isn’t just coming from her critics anymore.”
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Critics are zeroing in not on the visit itself, but on the fact that the private moment was shared in the first place.
“Diana’s grave has always been treated as a place of quiet reflection,” a palace source said. “If that’s where this photo was taken, many believe it never belonged on social media.”
Of course, it’s important to note that we don’t actually know if this is where the photo was taken. Despite that, there are even reports that William is upset about the picture. “William has always been fiercely protective of his mother’s memory,” an insider said. “He’s upset, but sadly, he’s no longer shocked by anything Harry and Meghan do.”
And not just William, there are reports that King Charles himself is upset. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently met with him and Queen Camilla alongside their kids, and the reunion reportedly went very well. It was the first time the monarch had seen his grandkids in years.
“The King is genuinely shocked,” another royal source said. “Even people who usually refuse to comment on Harry and Meghan are wincing. The feeling is that some family moments are simply too sacred to share.”
Ironically, the reports indicate there’s someone who isn’t upset: Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer. In fact, the reports paint him as more concerned about the financials than about the legacy of his sister.
“Earl Spencer knows every headline brings attention to Althorp,” the source said. “More interest in Diana’s resting place is ultimately good for the family estate.”
There has been no comment from Kensington Palace or Buckingham Palace, and no confirmation about whether the phot was taken. The aforementioned photo was part of a carousel that Markle shared, with the caption “Summer Holiday,” and included other pictures of the family on vacation, including some at the beach.
Controversy is likely tied to speculation that Harry and Meghan were planning to bring a film crew to England to capture family moments for a 2027 documentary marking the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. RadarOnline reported that Harry filmed the “deeply private family visit,” with sources saying there was “recording equipment” at the site.
“There was a clear awareness that elements of the visit could be captured for a future project like a Netflix documentary from Harry, or social media posts, which has unsettled members of the family,” one source said.
An insider added, “The intention could well be to include deeply personal material in a documentary tied to the anniversary next year.”
That documentary has also not been confirmed.
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