While both women are increasingly positioning themselves as global humanitarian figures, there is one major difference that Catherine takes on that Meghan does not – the much-loved royal is doing it all with the backing of the monarchy behind her.
Described by palace aides as a “global mission”, Catherine’s visit centred around her early childhood campaign.
During her time in Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy, Catherine specifically learned about the renowned Reggio Emilia Approach, which focuses on community-based, self-developmental education.
The trip marked a major moment for the royal – her first solo overseas visit since her cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
It also signalled a new international chapter for Princess Catherine.
The more successful Catherine becomes on the world stage, the harder it will be for Meghan to occupy the same space without comparisons being made.
Meghan almost certainly watched Catherine’s latest trip carefully, especially with her decision to use “faux-royal tours” to build her personal brand – as well as the Sussex brand as a whole. The former working royal has spent years trying to prove that she can thrive outside the constraints of the Firm – all whilst still commanding the same level of fascination worldwide.
For Meghan, this is not just another royal tour to watch from afar – it showed her royal rival emerging as a powerful global figurehead.
Meghan will likely hope to match Catherine’s high profile and ability to influence. Catherine, however, far succeeds Meghan in these areas – especially with her power as a valued member of the Royal Family and the backing of the Firm itself. This undoubtedly shows that Meghan has a lot more to lose – she can imitate the optics of being a royal but can’t compete with the real thing.
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