The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of trying to divert attention away from Prince George with the timing of her latest Instagram post. Royal commentator Rupert Bell slammed Meghan for sharing photographs from her family's summer holiday just as the young prince celebrated his 13th birthday.
Criticism of Timing and Motives
During an appearance on TalkTV, Bell argued that the Sussexes' social media activity was an attempt to 'take the shine away from the Waleses.' He noted that Prince George's birthday had recently passed and that Meghan's post, which included snaps of Prince Harry, Archie, and Lilibet, seemed designed to shift focus.
The photos, believed to have been taken during a holiday partly in Portugal and the UK, also showed the family visiting the grave of Princess Diana. Bell suggested this was an effort to prove they are welcome back in the UK, saying, 'It's also saying, ''We are welcome back in the UK.'' That's what it's out to try and prove from the Sussexes perspective.'
'Freaky' Nature of the Photos
Bell described the way the Sussexes share images as 'freaky' compared to the more controlled approach of Prince William and Princess Catherine. 'All we get is back views. Whereas with the Waleses, they're controlled. We saw official photographs of George when he turned 13. Absolutely right. It's done in a way that's part official because George is the future king,' he said.
He added: 'It's trying to prove that they are still relevant over here. I just find images just a little bit freaky in a way. They don't seem natural. Everything is photographed from behind. The visit was a private one, yet the Sussexes are still doing their best to show, ''You may not have seen me but I was here and I am welcome with elements of the royal family.''
Presenter Agrees with Criticism
TalkTV presenter Mark Dolan agreed with Bell, questioning why Meghan would want to share more photos of her children, as it would inevitably bring further attention. Bell supported this, pointing out the inconsistency in the Sussexes' stance on privacy: 'I thought they didn't want pictures of their children splashed all over social media? I thought they believe that, although the facts don't back that up because they say people should be protected by social media but, once again they're using their children to create this image of happy families.'
