A recent social media post by Meghan Markle has sparked significant controversy online. The Duchess of Sussex, currently attending Paris Fashion Week, shared a video on her Instagram account that showed her riding in a vehicle through the French capital.
The footage, which captured views of prominent Parisian bridges, was filmed in an area near the Pont de l’Alma tunnel. That location is widely known as the site of the 1997 car crash that claimed the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. In the video, Markle is seen with her feet elevated and appears relaxed during the journey.
The proximity of the filming location to the historic and tragic site quickly drew attention and criticism from observers. Many social media users expressed dismay, questioning the appropriateness of sharing such casual content from that specific area. Comments online ranged from accusations of insensitivity to speculation about the intent behind the post.
This incident follows recent public remarks by Paul Burrell, a former staff member to the late Princess Diana. In a recent interview, Burrell reflected on the current path of Prince Harry, suggesting that Diana might have been disappointed by recent events and that her sons’ relationship has fractured. He described a change in Harry’s character since his youth.
The couple, who stepped back from their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020, have been the subject of ongoing public and media scrutiny. Their move to the United States and subsequent projects, including a televised interview and a documentary series, have kept their relationship with the wider institution in the spotlight.
The reaction to the Paris video underscores the intense and often polarized public perception that continues to surround the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
