October 23, 2025 – Meghan Markle became the center of a storm when she posted a short Instagram video from Paris earlier this month.

This caused a lot of controversy among royal watchers around the world. The video, which was shot during her surprise appearance at a Balenciaga show for Fashion Week, shows the Duchess of Sussex relaxing in a limousine with her feet up and the caption suggesting “Paris vibes.” What made people angry? The route went by the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, which is where Princess Diana died in a terrible car accident on August 31, 1997.

People quickly criticized Meghan for being insensitive after she deleted the video after only 24 hours.

People on tabloids and social media said she was using a painful procedure to look good, and one outlet called it a “huge mistake.” People who didn’t like the act called it “cruel” and “gross,” saying it disrespected Diana’s memory, especially since Harry had been sad about his mother’s death since he was 12.

But sources close to the couple say that Prince Harry isn’t angry with Meghan; he’s “hurt and upset” by the backlash against her. People close to Harry say he thinks that Diana’s death is being used against his wife, turning his own pain into public ammunition. Meghan was reportedly embarrassed by the post, which was meant to be a lighthearted look at her trip. She didn’t know how close the tunnel was until the uproar started.

This isn’t the first time that what the Sussexes do has caused a lot of talk. Since they stopped doing royal duties in 2020, they’ve had to deal with criticism of their media projects and charitable work. Defenders say the criticism is too harsh because the tunnel is a public road and there is no way to avoid Paris routes. But for Harry, it brings back painful memories and makes family ties, even with his brother Prince William, more difficult.

As the couple settles down in California, people are still wondering: Will this go away or make royal rifts worse? Diana’s legacy will live on.