A recent social media post by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has sparked significant controversy and accusations of insensitivity. While attending Paris Fashion Week, the Duchess shared a video on her Instagram account depicting a car journey through the French capital. The footage showed her relaxing in the vehicle with her feet elevated as it passed landmarks including the Pont Alexandre III.
The location of the video has drawn particular scrutiny, as the route is in close proximity to the Pont de l’Alma tunnel. This is the site where Diana, Princess of Wales, was fatally injured in a car accident in 1997. The visual of a royal family member appearing at ease near this somber location has provoked a strong reaction from observers and commentators online.
Many social media users expressed dismay, interpreting the post as a disrespectful gesture toward the late Princess’s memory. The incident has reignited discussions about the Duchess’s public persona and her complex relationship with the British Royal Family.
This episode follows recent remarks from Paul Burrell, the former butler to Princess Diana. In a recent interview, Burrell suggested that the Princess would have been disappointed by the current trajectory of her younger son’s life and his reported estrangement from his brother. He reflected on Harry’s character in his youth, contrasting it with the public perception of the prince today.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their roles as working members of the Royal Family in 2020 and now reside in the United States. Their departure and subsequent projects, including a televised interview and a documentary series, have been cited as contributing to ongoing tensions within the family. This latest social media post has added another layer to the enduring public narrative surrounding the couple.
