Royal Commentator Criticizes Meghan Markle Over Diana Photograph as Prince William Reportedly Left Angry

Meghan Markle has faced criticism from a royal commentator after sharing a photograph of her children at Althorp Estate, the childhood home of Princess Diana, with one expert describing the decision as a “vulgar” move.

The Duchess of Sussex posted the image on her Instagram account, showing her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, walking through the grounds of Althorp, the historic family estate where Diana grew up and where she was later laid to rest.

In the photograph, Archie appeared to be holding a bouquet of flowers while walking alongside his younger sister. The image immediately attracted attention, with many royal observers speculating that the children may have been visiting Princess Diana’s gravesite.

However, the decision to share the picture publicly sparked debate, with some critics questioning whether such a personal family moment should have been made available to millions of social media followers.

The reaction was particularly strong among some royal commentators, who argued that Diana’s final resting place should remain a private and respectful location rather than becoming part of a public discussion.

Maureen Callahan, a columnist for the Daily Mail known for her commentary on the British royal family, published a strongly worded opinion piece criticizing Meghan’s decision.

Callahan suggested that the photograph may have been intended as a deliberate statement or an act of defiance, especially because reports had previously claimed that photographs were not permitted during Prince Harry and Meghan’s private meeting with King Charles earlier in the month.

According to Callahan, the timing of Meghan’s post raised questions about whether it was meant to send a message amid ongoing tensions within the royal family.

The columnist also pointed out that Prince William and Princess Catherine have almost certainly visited Princess Diana’s grave with their own children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — but have never publicly shared images from those private moments.

“William and Catherine are decent, serious people who understand that some things are sacred,” Callahan wrote.

She argued that Diana’s burial location was intentionally chosen at Althorp to protect it from becoming a public attraction or a place associated with publicity.

“Diana was buried on that island, at her family’s private residence, precisely to keep her gravesite from becoming a circus, a tourist attraction, or a commodity,” the columnist stated.

Callahan went further by describing Meghan’s decision to publish the image as insensitive, accusing her of treating an important family location as a public platform.

She compared the incident to another controversial moment involving Meghan, when footage was shared of her relaxing in a vehicle near the Paris location where Princess Diana died in 1997.

That incident was reportedly viewed negatively by Prince William, with some reports claiming that it left him extremely upset.

The criticism comes during a period of continued speculation about the state of Harry’s relationship with the rest of the royal family.

While Harry and Meghan have established a new life in California since stepping away from royal duties, reports have suggested that the Duke of Sussex may be seeking a closer relationship with his relatives in Britain.

A source recently claimed that Harry has never truly wanted to remain separated from his family and suggested that his feelings toward the situation may have changed over time.

“I don’t think Harry ever wanted to be estranged from his family,” the source said.

The insider suggested that when Harry was deeply in love with Meghan, he may have been willing to accept greater distance from his relatives, but that his perspective may now be shifting.

“I think when he was madly in love with Meghan, he could be blind enough to choose her. Now things are different, and the veil is lifting,” the source claimed.

These comments have fueled further discussion about whether Harry regrets aspects of his decision to leave royal life and move overseas.

Last year, similar reports emerged suggesting that Harry had been experiencing feelings of homesickness and missing aspects of his former life in the United Kingdom.

A longtime friend of the Duke, who reportedly knew him by his childhood nickname “Spike,” claimed that Harry had been increasingly reaching out to old friends.

The source told the Standard that Harry had started sending longer and more emotional messages through WhatsApp, suggesting he was attempting to rebuild connections with people from his past.

The friend explained that Harry’s former classmates had initially avoided making jokes about his messages because they understood that his situation was serious.

“We actually all made a decision when we started getting them not to take the mickey out of them,” the source said.

According to the insider, Harry’s communication gradually became more relaxed and similar to how he used to interact before leaving Britain.

The source also claimed that Harry often meets with friends when they travel to the United States, although Meghan is not always present during those meetings.

“Whenever anyone goes to America, they try to see him. It never seems to be with Meghan, though,” the insider claimed.

The friend suggested that Harry may be missing his former home and the relationships he had before moving to California.

“He is beginning to pine for home,” the source concluded.

The latest controversy surrounding Meghan’s Instagram post highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding Princess Diana’s legacy and the complicated relationship between different members of the royal family.

For many royal observers, Diana remains one of the most beloved and significant figures in modern royal history, and any public reference involving her continues to attract intense attention.

Supporters of Meghan may argue that the photograph was simply a meaningful family moment, allowing Archie and Lilibet to connect with their grandmother’s memory. Critics, however, believe that certain locations and memories should remain private.

The disagreement reflects the broader divide surrounding Harry and Meghan’s public approach since leaving royal duties — with some praising their openness and others accusing them of sharing too much personal material.

As speculation continues over Harry’s relationship with his family and Meghan’s role in royal discussions, moments involving Princess Diana’s memory are likely to remain highly emotional and closely examined.