Meghan Markle's close friend, Andy Cohen, joined the chorus of voices speculating about the absence of Catherine, Princess of Wales, from the public eye in recent months. However, Cohen's recent apology on his show, "Andy Cohen Live" on Sirius XM, has drawn skepticism from royal fans who believe it comes too late.
During the April 1st episode, Cohen expressed his regret, stating, "I just want to say that I'm heartbroken by the news about Princess Catherine. I wish I'd kept my mouth shut." He also mentioned that they were all praying for Princess Catherine and King Charles. The talk show host had faced intense criticism after sharing his thoughts on the various rumors surrounding the princess's absence.
Nevertheless, some people argue that Cohen's apology lacks sincerity due to its timing. One person commented on social media, "It's not sincere when it's done so late... Mr. Cohen, keep your apology where the sun doesn't shine." Another remarked, "A little too late. That's why you should think before you speak."
Many expected Cohen to issue an apology earlier, possibly through social media, and then reiterate it on his show once it returned. Cohen had previously discussed one of the conspiracy theories about Catherine's withdrawal from the public eye on his podcast, which aired shortly before her devastating announcement. He explained that the delay in addressing the issue was due to his radio show being on hiatus.
As rumors about Catherine's absence proliferated online, Cohen contributed to the speculation by discussing these conspiracy theories in his podcast episode on March 22nd. Prior to that, he even fueled the wild theory that a body double had posed as the princess during a visit to a farmers market. Such remarks drew criticism from those who believed Cohen should have refrained from commenting on Catherine's situation altogether.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have also faced criticism for allegedly ignoring their Sussex Squad and the negative behavior exhibited by some of their fans towards Catherine. Critics argue that if the couple genuinely opposes trolling and disinformation, they should distance themselves from individuals like Christopher Bowie and the Sussex Squad. Failure to do so, in their view, would make Harry and Meghan hypocrites.
Andy Cohen finds himself facing backlash for his remarks about Meghan Markle and the controversy surrounding Catherine's absence. Despite his subsequent apology, many question its sincerity and timing. At the same time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are also under scrutiny for their response to negative online behavior from their supporters.
