Meghan Markle’s Latest Photo Sparks Online Debate and Comparisons

Meghan Markle Faces Social Media Backlash Over Jordan Trip Photos

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton. Credit: Getty Images

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the spotlight after a humanitarian visit to Jordan, but it’s not all praise. During their trip, the Duke and Duchess visited a refugee camp and met with children from Gaza, taking part in activities meant to bring joy and support.

However, one photo of Meghan kicking a football with local children sparked waves of online commentary. Fans quickly compared her actions to those of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, accusing Meghan of copying her royal counterpart. Comments flooded in, with some claiming, “She’s obsessed with Catherine,” and others joking, “They’re trying so hard to be William and Kate!”

The Duchess of Sussex dribbles with a football during a visit to the QuestScope Youth Center at the Za’atari refugee camp, home to displaced Syrians, near Mafraq in northern Jordan. Picture date: Wednesday February 25, 2026. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)

Kate Middleton is well-known for her love of sports, often photographed participating in tennis, rugby, and football during royal engagements. Meghan’s kickabout at the Za’atari refugee camp mirrors moments from Kate’s past visits, including her 2021 appearance at the City of Derry Rugby Club in Northern Ireland.

While critics have been vocal online, Meghan and Harry remain focused on their humanitarian efforts and raising Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, far from the pressures of traditional royal life. The couple, who live in Montecito, California, have continued international engagements even after stepping back from official royal duties, drawing both admiration and scrutiny from the public and media alike.

LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kicks a football as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge looks during a visit to City of Derry Rugby Club on September 29, 2021 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Whether praised for their charitable work or mocked for mimicry, Meghan and Harry continue to carve their own path — blending royal legacy with modern humanitarian outreach.

Do you think Meghan’s actions were an homage to Kate, or just a coincidence?

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