Meghan Markle accused of overshadowing Kate Middleton during the princess’s royal return

On Saturday, Kate Middleton made her royal homecoming for Trooping the Colour. This marked her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis in March. The Princess of Wales looked delighted as she waved to supporters lining the streets of London. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed her openness to attending more royal events later this summer.

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Health Updates from the Princess

Kate shared a detailed update on her health journey. She underwent abdominal surgery in January and has been receiving cancer treatment since then. The Princess of Wales acknowledged the overwhelming support she received, saying, “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”

She spoke candidly about the ups and downs of her treatment. “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

Absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

While the royal family celebrated Kate’s return, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were noticeably absent. Reports indicate they were not invited to the royal celebration. This was not entirely surprising given the current strained relationship between them and the rest of the royal family.

Royal expert Tom Quinn mentioned that there were discussions about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour. However, the idea was dismissed as it was felt their presence might overshadow the event. “There was a brief discussion among the senior Royals about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour, but the idea was quickly dismissed because even if the couple accepted the invitation there is a feeling that they cast a dark shadow over everything,” Quinn explained.

Meghan Markle’s Product Launch Sparks Controversy

Despite their absence, Meghan Markle managed to draw attention. Just hours before Kate’s appearance, the Duchess of Sussex released a new product through her lifestyle company. This timing led to accusations of trying to steal the spotlight from the Princess of Wales.

Royal fans expressed their displeasure on social media. Comments ranged from accusations of narcissism to claims that Meghan was trying to outshine Kate. However, a source close to Meghan stated that she had nothing to do with the timing of the product announcement. The source explained, “While I am sure the gift packages had notes seeking social media coverage, you cannot instruct Nacho Figueras what to do. So I believe the timing of his post was his own initiative.”

The source also noted the success of Meghan’s campaign, stating, “The American Riviera Orchard campaign has been phenomenally successful and cost Meghan nothing.” However, they admitted that there still seems to be no product actually for sale, leaving many to wonder about the campaign’s purpose.