The Duchess of Sussex received backlash for a post of herself she published on the same day as the US President visiting the UK
The Duchess was accused by Royal fans of trying to “overshadow” the Prince and Princess of Wales with her social media post(Image: Chris Jackson/PA Wire)
Meghan Markle has received backlash after posting an image to social media on the same day as President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK.
The Duchess of Sussex’s picture of herself gardening was uploaded to her brand’s As Ever Instagram account on Wednesday, September 17, with the actress seen wearing a long button-up blue summer dress, with a wide-brimmed hat shielding her face from view.
In the photograph Meghan can be seen tending to a garden pot, with her and Prince Harry’s large Californian home peeking out in the background.
She captioned the post: “Seasons shift, but the garden stays magic.”
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The post, which was shared on the same day as the Royals greeting the President and the First Lady, was heavily scrutinised by Royal fans who hit out at the Duchess, the Express reported.
One person wrote on X: “She just couldn’t help herself. She had to post something, anything today.”
Another said: “Can we put the focus on the royals please.”
Someone else commented: “Nothing will overshadow William and Catherine tonight!”
A fourth person wrote: “Who cares!! Everybody is watching the news at Windsor.”
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While some people believe Meghan’s post was intentionally uploaded to clash with the state visit, others have defended the Duchess, who frequently uploads on her brand’s Instagram account even when no royal events across the pond are happening.
Just two days ago, Meghan shared another photograph on @asever, writing “extraordinary starts with you”.
Last week, the duchess also shared a photograph of herself wearing a wide-brimmed hat and surrounded by plants in her garden. This photograph was captioned: “Harvest hues, golden views, and a season that feels like magic.”
Meghan and her husband Prince Harry, who quit royal life in 2020, have not publicly commented on the state visit going on in the UK this week.