In a jaw-dropping revelation from the royal feud that just won’t quit, Meghan Markle reportedly branded Kensington Palace’s swift defense of Princess Catherine as a massive “slap in the face” – not to her sister-in-law, but to Prince Harry and herself! This explosive complaint, leaked through friends close to the Duchess of Sussex back in 2020, highlights what critics are calling the ultimate display of entitlement and hypocrisy from the Montecito millionaire.
The drama erupted after Tatler magazine dropped its controversial “Catherine the Great” cover story in May 2020, painting the then-Duchess of Cambridge as overwhelmed by royal duties and subtly blaming Meghan and Harry’s departure for piling on the workload.
Within 24 hours – lightning speed by royal standards – Kensington Palace fired back with a rare statement slamming the article as containing “a swathe of inaccuracies and false representations.” They even denied claims that Catherine felt buried under extra responsibilities post-Megxit.But while most saw this as the Palace simply protecting one of its most beloved members, Meghan allegedly saw red. According to insiders quoted in the Daily Mail and other outlets, the former Suits star vented to pals that Catherine could “snap her fingers and Kensington Palace comes running.” Meghan fumed that the institution “never once came to her defense when she was being shredded by the media” during her turbulent time as a working royal.”
This is really a slap in the face for Harry,” a source close to Meghan reportedly raged, noting how the Duke had “repeatedly asked for an updated, revised media policy” to shield his wife from relentless tabloid attacks – requests that allegedly fell on deaf ears.Fast-forward to today, and this resurfaced gem is going viral amid fresh scrutiny of Meghan’s victim narrative. Royal watchers are pointing out the glaring double standards: When Meghan faced negative press – often fueled by her own actions, like the infamous bridesmaid dress fiasco where she admitted to making Catherine cry (before flipping the story in her Oprah bombshell) – she demanded the Palace go to war for her. But when Catherine, the epitome of grace under fire, got a mild jab? Instant protection mode.
Critics on social media and forums like Reddit’s royal communities are torching Meghan for the hypocrisy. “She complained endlessly about being ‘silenced,’ yet threw tantrums when the Palace didn’t issue statements defending her every move,” one viral post reads. “Catherine endures years of scrutiny – from ‘Waity Katie’ jabs to endless comparisons – without a peep, and suddenly one article gets rebutted? Meghan calls that unfair? Give me a break!”
This isn’t just petty jealousy; it’s a pattern. Remember the 2021 Oprah interview where Meghan tearfully claimed the Palace refused to correct false stories about her making Catherine cry over flower girl dresses? (Spoiler: Texts leaked in Harry’s memoir Spare showed Meghan pushing for remakes, leading to tension.) Or how Meghan portrayed herself as the ultimate victim of institutional racism and neglect? Yet here she is, allegedly bitter that the same “institution” stepped up for the future Queen.
Sources say Meghan’s complaints stemmed from deeper resentment: feeling like an outsider while Catherine, the polished British rose, got the red-carpet treatment. “Meghan said she was plagued by bad press, and despite Harry’s pleas, the Palace ignored it,” reports claimed. But insiders counter that the royals traditionally avoid commenting on gossip – unless it’s egregiously false, like the Tatler piece implying Catherine was struggling (which, let’s face it, she’s handled post-cancer diagnosis with superhuman poise).
Today, as Princess Catherine shines brighter than ever – juggling motherhood, charity work, and recovery while supporting King Charles – Meghan’s old gripes look more tone-deaf than ever. Living in a $14 million mansion, signing Netflix deals worth millions, and launching lifestyle brands, yet still whining about a 2020 magazine rebuttal? It’s the definition of first-world royal problems.Royal experts are weighing in: “
This exposes Meghan’s entitlement,” one commentator told outlets. “The Palace protects the monarchy’s core – the heir and his family. Meghan and Harry chose to step away, yet expected VIP defense forever? That’s not how it works.”Online backlash is fierce. Threads dissecting the story call it “peak Meghan hypocrisy,” with users sharing side-by-side comparisons: Headlines praising Catherine for “avocado toast” (healthy!) while slamming Meghan for the same (environmental disaster!). Or how the media flipped from criticizing Catherine as “lazy” pre-Meghan to hailing her as a workhorse once the Sussexes left.
As Christmas 2025 brings families together, this throwback reminds us why the Sussexes’ exit was inevitable. Princess Catherine embodies duty, discretion, and dignity – qualities that earn quiet institutional support. Meghan? Demanded the spotlight, then cried foul when it dimmed.No wonder fans are saying this “slap in the face” comment is the real eye-opener. Meghan wasn’t silenced – she was just outshone.
What do you think? Was Meghan justified in her jealousy, or is this proof of royal double standards in her favor? Drop your thoughts below – this feud is far from over! Sources: Daily Mail archives, The News Pakistan, New Zealand Herald, royal biographies including Finding Freedom, and public statements from Kensington Palace.
