Kate Middleton recently carried out a significant royal engagement, which came shortly after renewed online discussions involving Meghan Markle and a controversial social media interaction.
According to the Court Circular from Kensington Palace, shared online on June 2, 2026, the Princess of Wales—who serves as Joint Patron of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales—hosted an Early Years meeting at Windsor Castle. The session focused on her ongoing work related to early childhood development, a long-standing priority project for Kate.
The engagement also followed a joint public appearance involving King Charles and Queen Camilla, highlighting a busy period of official royal duties.
Separately, attention has been drawn to claims that Meghan Markle sent a gift from her As Ever brand to an online influencer known as The Notorious JTB, who has a large following and has previously been described in media reports as supportive of Meghan while critical of other royal family members, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The influencer, also identified as John Tyron, shared a video on social media showing the gift and expressed surprise at receiving it. In the clip, he described the gesture as unexpected and thanked the Duchess of Sussex, adding that he was “stunned” by the delivery. In his post, he also confirmed receiving the package and reacted with visible enthusiasm.
However, the move has sparked criticism online, with some social media users questioning Meghan’s decision to send gifts to an individual accused by critics of making negative comments about members of the Royal Family. Several posts on X argued that the gesture could be seen as controversial, with some users suggesting it raises questions about her stance on online criticism and public commentary.
The situation has added another layer to ongoing public debate surrounding the royal family and its members, while Kate Middleton continues her official duties focused on early years development and broader charitable work.
