For those unfamiliar, Catherine, Duchess of Kent, is one of the longest-standing members of the British Royal Family. At 91 years old, she has witnessed decades of royal milestones, challenges, and transitions. Married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II), the Duchess has always embodied dignity, duty, and discretion—qualities that seem to be in short supply when it comes to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Now, according to reports, the Duchess of Kent has broken her silence on what she sees as Meghan’s hypocritical use of royal titles while simultaneously criticizing the very institution that granted her those titles. And let’s be honest—can anyone really blame her?
The Duchess of Kent is no stranger to stepping back from royal duties. In 2002, she chose to retire from official engagements, but she did so with grace, respect, and zero drama—no tell-all interviews, no Netflix deals, and certainly no best-selling memoirs throwing family members under the bus.
Now, contrast that with Meghan Markle, who barely lasted two years as a working royal before retreating to California, only to turn her exit into a never-ending media spectacle. While still clinging to the title of Duchess of Sussex, Meghan has launched various commercial ventures, seemingly leveraging her royal status to secure multimillion-dollar deals while badmouthing the monarchy at every opportunity.
Reports suggest the Duchess of Kent is particularly frustrated by this contradiction. How can Meghan continue using a title that represents the very institution she claims to despise? It’s the epitome of wanting to have her cake and eat it too.
Adding to the absurdity, recent reports claim that Harry and Meghan made headlines simply for eating oysters in Montecito—something that was discouraged during their royal days due to the risk of food poisoning. While Queen Elizabeth implemented such precautions to ensure royals remained fit for duty, Harry and Meghan now frame every minor act as some grand rebellion.
While Prince William and Princess Catherine navigate health concerns with grace, the Sussexes make headlines for their dining choices. It’s a stark reminder of the differing priorities between those who serve and those who self-promote.
While Buckingham Palace maintains its classic “never complain, never explain” stance, royal insiders suggest that the Duchess of Kent’s frustration is shared by many within the royal family. After years of enduring accusations, tell-alls, and PR stunts, many are undoubtedly fed up with the Sussex drama.
If Harry and Meghan truly wanted to break free, they would renounce their titles entirely. But as long as they continue leveraging their royal names for financial gain while criticizing the monarchy, they will continue facing backlash—from both the public and the palace.
