{"id":2347726,"date":"2026-03-27T12:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2347726"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:53:15","slug":"why-kate-middleton-and-husband-william-are-fuming-over-the-sussexes-fake-royal-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/why-kate-middleton-and-husband-william-are-fuming-over-the-sussexes-fake-royal-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kate Middleton and Husband William Are Fuming Over the Sussexes &#8216;Fake Royal Tours&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly fuming over the Sussexes&#8217; allegedly fake royal trips.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>OK!<\/em> can reveal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince William<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/kate-middleton-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Kate Middleton<\/a>, are said to be furious over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince Harry<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/meghan-markle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Meghan Markle<\/a>&#8216;s latest overseas visit, with insiders claiming the couple&#8217;s recent Jordan trip has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/heartbreaking-death-anniversary-leading-kate-150000155.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:deepened tensions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">deepened tensions<\/a> by resembling what critics call a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/embarrassing-meghan-markle-skewered-charging-164125417.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;fake royal tour.&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">&#8220;fake royal tour.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>William, 43, and Kate, 44, are understood to have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/prince-harry-wanted-speak-estranged-212620389.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reacted with anger;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">reacted with anger<\/a> after Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, undertook a two-day <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/royal-watchers-seize-one-jaw-110000839.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:visit to Jordan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">visit to Jordan<\/a> following an invitation from the World Health Organisation \u2013 with the pair now set to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-surprise-210216555.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:travel to Australia;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">travel to Australia<\/a> on another tour.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70503245\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-jordan-visit-day-2-photos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jordan trip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Jordan trip<\/a> included visits to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/why-meghan-markle-prince-harry-did-not-meet-king-abdullah-jordan-visit-11915074\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Za'atari refugee camp;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Za&#8217;atari refugee camp<\/a>, meetings with burn victims from Gaza and attendance at a United Nations discussion in Amman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle undertook a two-day visit to Jordan.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FpQ1zjdmnf.d1hkDEWHb.g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/95d18317528bdcd2016eddce7919adf2\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle undertook a two-day visit to Jordan.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>While not an official royal engagement, the visit carried many of the hallmarks of one, coming at a time when the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/royal-family\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:royal family;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">royal family<\/a> was already dealing with the fallout from the arrest of ex-<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/prince-andrew\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Andrew;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince Andrew<\/a>, 66, who was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/ex-prince-andrew-charged-british-163608870.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:questioned by police;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">questioned by police<\/a> for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/law-must-takes-course-king-121352341.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:nearly 12 hours;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">nearly 12 hours<\/a> over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/ex-prince-andrew-charged-british-163608870.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:allegations linked;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">allegations linked<\/a> to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/jeffrey-epstein\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jeffrey Epstein;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>, which <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/shellshocked-ex-prince-andrew-released-195053689.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he denies.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">he denies.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales suggested the optics of Harry and Markle&#8217;s tour have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/prince-william-distanced-himself-prince-005012090.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:caused particular frustration.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">caused particular frustration. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>One said: &#8220;William is deeply irritated by what he sees as a contradiction at the heart of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/kate-middleton-had-less-interest-234356900.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Harry and Meghan's actions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Harry and Meghan&#8217;s actions<\/a>. They have made a very public break from royal life and been openly critical of the institution, yet they continue to carry out engagements that closely resemble official duties. From his perspective, that creates an impression of something carefully curated rather than authentic, and it is why the reaction within his circle has been so strong.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly frustrated with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip. MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oqRCS8_IzsEmsDOqo2uSrQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/9b94abb1cb644ca3bbf7439780b1b479\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly frustrated with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry&#8217;s trip. MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Jordan trip has also been interpreted by insiders as part of a broader effort by the Sussexes to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/ok-reveals-huge-danger-royal-100000893.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:shape their public image;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">shape their public image<\/a> independently of the monarchy.<\/p>\n<p>One source said: &#8220;Within royal circles, there is a growing view that visits like this are part of a deliberate effort to recast Harry and Meghan as a kind of modern alternative to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/king-charles-gave-tough-meghan-221611879.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:traditional working royal model.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">traditional working royal model.<\/a> That does not sit comfortably with William, who feels they are still drawing on the prestige and recognition of an institution they have publicly distanced themselves from and criticized. There is also a feeling that the timing could not have been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/scream-star-neve-campbell-recalls-202851185.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:more misjudged;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">more misjudged<\/a>. With the family already dealing with significant pressures and scrutiny, this kind of high-profile trip is seen as tone-deaf and risks diverting attention away from more serious issues. That has only added to the frustration behind the scenes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"The duo left the royal family in 2020. MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kHu_4raNu_ADLHLjsSuG0A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/4e06c4e21d116fef8d78d574034e429a\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>The duo left the royal family in 2020. MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/kate-middleton-had-her-heart-233408693.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Kate<\/a> is also said to have taken issue with the visit, with sources suggesting she places <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/kate-middleton-had-less-interest-234356900.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:particular responsibility on Meghan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">particular responsibility on Meghan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One insider said: &#8220;Kate generally <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/prince-harry-adamant-kids-privacy-212639391.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:believes Meghan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">believes Meghan<\/a> is the one shaping the direction of these decisions, and in this instance, she feels the judgment behind it was flawed. She is particularly disappointed that Harry did not seem to recognize how poorly it would be received, especially at a time when the family is under such intense scrutiny and sensitivity is key. While she has not completely ruled out the possibility of repairing relations, there is a clear sense that this episode has made things more difficult. Any progress that had been tentatively building now feels like it has been pushed backwards, and the path to reconciliation has become more complicated again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry finds it 'frustrating' his motives are being picked apart, a source claims. MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/73qgXUz7xFmsf6vMs63PEw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_ok_magazine_302\/605ef9186f5778264cd99dcd4abbec35\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Prince Harry finds it &#8216;frustrating&#8217; his motives are being picked apart, a source claims. MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, insiders suggested <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/kate-middleton-had-less-interest-234356900.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Harry remains defensive;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Harry remains defensive<\/a> about the criticism surrounding the Jordan trip.<\/p>\n<p>One source said: &#8220;Harry is adamant that their decision to go was rooted in wanting to contribute something meaningful, and he finds it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-face-145456772.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:deeply frustrating;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">deeply frustrating<\/a> that their motives are being picked apart no matter what they choose to do. From his perspective, it feels like they are under constant scrutiny, where even genuine efforts are met with scepticism.He genuinely believes there is a double standard at play \u2013 that if they stay out of the spotlight they are criticized for being absent, and if they step forward to do charitable work they are accused of seeking attention. That sense of being unable to get it right has become a major source of frustration for him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read more at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.okmagazine.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:OK!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">OK!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get OK!&#8217;s biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Sign up now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>FOLLOW OK! 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No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly fuming over the Sussexes&#8217; allegedly fake royal trips.MEGA OK! can reveal Prince William and Kate Middleton, are said to be furious over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#8216;s latest overseas visit, with insiders claiming the couple&#8217;s recent Jordan trip has deepened tensions by resembling what critics call a &#8220;fake [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2347727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[23651,23067,22730,23068,22769],"class_list":["post-2347726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-kate-middleton","tag-meghan-markle","tag-prince-harry","tag-prince-william","tag-royal-family"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Kate-Middleton-and-Husband-William-Are-Fuming-Over-the.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2347726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2347726"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2347726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2347728,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2347726\/revisions\/2347728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2347727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2347726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2347726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2347726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}