Just when you thought Meghan Markle couldn’t find another way to grab the royal spotlight, she pulls off a classic attention-seeking move. Unfortunately, it fell flat. Let’s dive into her latest attempt to overshadow Princess Catherine, shall we?
First, let’s talk about Prince William. The man knows how to honor his wife. On January 9th, her birthday, he posted a heartfelt tribute on Twitter and Instagram that perfectly captured the love and admiration he has for Princess Catherine. It was everything you’d expect from a loving husband and father. The message read, “The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis, and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you.” And to top it off, he shared a previously unseen photo of Catherine, looking radiant in jeans and a gingham scarf. A classy, wholesome post that quickly racked up millions of views, with people flooding the comments to send their birthday wishes.
Now, let’s get back to Meghan. While the world was celebrating Catherine, what was Meghan up to? Oh, she tried – she really did. On the same day, Harry and Meghan decided to release a statement about the wildfires in California. Was it necessary? Sure, wildfires are a serious issue. But was it opportunistic? Absolutely. The message, posted on their website (likely only read by their PR team), urged people to check in on their neighbors and donate to charity. But was this really the time for a public statement? Catherine’s birthday was trending worldwide, and they just couldn’t resist trying to steal some of that attention. This was their latest "Uvaldi moment"—another tone-deaf attempt to insert themselves into a serious situation while people saw right through their motives.
It’s not just the timing that’s laughable; it’s the predictability. Every time Catherine gets any attention, Meghan somehow appears with an impassioned statement or a carefully staged photo shoot. Anyone else sensing a pattern here? Right now, Meghan is reportedly scrambling to arrange a photo shoot in a regal-looking room, wearing a white dress with pockets, trying to serve up her best "I'm serious yet relatable" look. But it’s too little, too late.
And let’s not forget Harry’s infamous claim that he’s the only royal to marry for love. Really, Harry? From where we’re standing, it looks like Catherine and William genuinely adore each other. Meanwhile, you seem to be stuck playing second fiddle to Meghan’s endless quest for relevance.
The Sussexes' wildfire statement didn’t exactly ignite the internet. Instead of admiration, it sparked ridicule. Social media users were quick to point out the lack of any personal contributions or actionable help from the couple. One person even quipped, “Why are they asking others to open their homes when they won’t open their mansion?” Another added, “This is just another ‘don’t forget about me’ stunt.” Even Jamie Lee Curtis stepped up with a $1 million donation for fire relief, while the Sussexes gave us… a statement. Bravo. Truly groundbreaking.
If Meghan thought this stunt would upstage Catherine’s birthday, she was sorely mistaken. The Wales family radiates authenticity, love, and grace—qualities that Meghan and Harry can only dream of emulating. Maybe next time, Meghan could just let Catherine have her moment without turning it into another cringeworthy PR grab. Or better yet, she could focus on making a meaningful impact, rather than issuing hollow statements. But then again, where’s the drama in that? Where’s the attention?
