Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again under fire after being accused of attempting to “steal the spotlight” from the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent actions have sparked criticism, with some labeling their response to the Waleses as “very petty” and highlighting ongoing tensions between the two royal couples.

The latest controversy centers around the timing of Harry and Meghan’s public announcements, which coincided with a high-profile event involving Prince William and Kate. Royal watchers quickly took note, accusing Harry and Meghan of deliberately overshadowing the Waleses in an attempt to divert media attention. The couple’s move has been interpreted by critics as part of a continuing pattern of trying to upstage senior members of the royal family.

The Waleses had been preparing for a major engagement—a charitable initiative that garnered significant media coverage in the UK. However, just as the focus shifted toward the Prince and Princess of Wales, Harry and Meghan made their own public statement, leading to accusations that they were intentionally seeking to draw attention away from the royal event.

Social media erupted with mixed reactions, with some supporters of Harry and Meghan defending their right to promote their own projects. Others, however, viewed the timing of their response as an attempt to overshadow William and Kate, pointing to ongoing friction between the two couples that has been well-documented in the press.

Critics of Harry and Meghan were particularly vocal, accusing the couple of trying to maintain relevance by inserting themselves into the news cycle at opportune moments. “It’s very petty,” one royal expert remarked. “This isn’t the first time we’ve seen them try to steal the spotlight from William and Kate, and frankly, it’s starting to look desperate.”

The strained relationship between the Sussexes and the Waleses has been a topic of significant public interest ever since Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties in 2020. The couple’s decision to relocate to the U.S. and their subsequent interviews, particularly their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, deepened the rift. Harry’s memoir Spare and the couple’s Netflix documentary further fueled speculation about the ongoing feud.

While both couples have largely refrained from publicly addressing the tensions between them, their actions continue to be closely scrutinized. The Sussexes’ critics argue that this latest episode only reinforces the idea that Harry and Meghan are keen to position themselves as competitors to William and Kate in the public eye, rather than forging their own path.

In response to the backlash, some of Harry and Meghan’s supporters have pointed out that the couple has the right to manage their own public image and pursue their philanthropic work. They argue that the constant comparisons to William and Kate are unfair, and that the Sussexes should not be blamed for how their announcements are perceived by the media.

As the royal family continues to transition under King Charles’ reign, the ongoing rivalry between the Sussexes and the Waleses remains a topic of great interest, both for the media and for royal watchers. Whether intentional or not, the timing of Harry and Meghan’s recent actions has reignited the debate over their relationship with the rest of the royal family and their place in the global spotlight.