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Meghan Markle faced online criticism following an awkward moment with an infant during her Australian tour, with royal watchers drawing comparisons to Princess Catherine’s recent baby encounter in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Duchess of Sussex<\/a>, 44, completed a four-day visit to Australia alongside the Duke of Sussex<\/a>, 41, in April, during which they undertook engagements focused on initiatives they champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n During the visit, the Sussex pair met with numerous supporters and posed for photographs, including one mother who tried to hand her infant to the Duchess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Footage circulating online showed the baby appearing reluctant and holding tight to its mother, who was determined to capture a photograph with the Montecito-based couple, who gladly obliged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In contrast, the Princess of Wales generated widespread attention this week following her heartwarming exchange with a baby in the crowd at Reggio Emilia, who seemed captivated by her warmth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, royal enthusiasts contrasted the two incidents and appeared to criticize the Duchess on social media, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One commenter posted on X, “For Catherine, it’s about the connection. For Meghan, it’s about herself.” A second one agreed, “Very well said.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A third one opined, “She is the most unnatural person with children, I think I’ve ever seen.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A fourth commenter observed, “Princess Kate knows how to connect with the baby-smile, stroke the leg, play with the feet. Markle distances herself from the baby and is stiff and clearly uncomfortable.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, one user came to her defense, writing, “Why the mum forced her child to be photographed? You can obviously see the child was stressed with this photo-op.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While Meghan’s next formal engagement is unknown, she and Prince Harry<\/a> are rumored to visit the UK in July for the WellChild Awards and the Invictus Games countdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n