'Ungracious.. rude.. cringe..' Meghan Markle faces internet backlash after awkward moment at Polo match
Duchess of Sussex, finds herself under scrutiny after a video from a polo match on April 12 garnered attention online. The event, which took place at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida (United States), was in support of Duke's Sentebale charity and attracted around 300 attendees. The Duchess attended the charity game alongside Prince Harry, donning an all-white ensemble.
However, a particular moment captured in a viral video has stirred controversy. In the footage, Markle appears to awkwardly suggest to a woman not to pose alongside Prince Harry, redirecting her to stand beside her instead. The incident occurred during the trophy presentation ceremony, where a woman, presumably a participant in the polo match, joined Prince Harry on stage to celebrate his team's victory.
However, Markle's gesture to reposition the woman beside her instead of Harry sparked criticism online. Comments on social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), expressed disapproval of Markle's actions, with some labelling her as 'rude' and 'insecure.' The poster wrote: "She awkwardly refused to let the woman pose with Harry. So rude." and others chimed in: “She’s so rude to those other women it’s unbelievable." Another speculated, "She seems insecure regarding her husband.
That’s why she keeps clinging to him and any woman who [stands] beside him is told to stand beside her." Other commenters remarked on Markle's behaviour, from outrage: "Oh my god did she just push that woman away?" to embarrassment: "She’s so rude. CRINGE." and "I am embarrassed for her. So many missed opportunities to be gracious." Others were also delighted with the opportunity for humour.
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