Princess Catherine recently dedicated her time to visiting a mother and baby unit at a women’s prison in Cheshire, an initiative focused on supporting incarcerated mothers as they raise their children.
With her usual grace and composure, she arrived wearing a stylish brown check maxi coat and carried an umbrella, embodying the poise expected of a royal. She took the time to engage with staff and former residents, listening attentively, asking thoughtful questions, and bringing genuine attention to the cause. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle, who has often portrayed herself as a humanitarian, was notably absent from any such meaningful endeavors. Instead, she appeared to be brooding, perhaps frustrated that the spotlight was not on her.
Catherine, as the future Queen, remains committed to real, impactful work—focusing on early childhood development, mental health advocacy, and prison reform. She does not indulge in extravagant, ill-fitting designer outfits or turn charitable efforts into personal PR stunts. Instead, she consistently shows up, listens, and makes a tangible difference. Predictably, Meghan’s supporters are already in an uproar, accusing Catherine of stealing attention. But what exactly is she stealing? Meghan’s premature departure from the Invictus Games? Harry’s increasingly strained public appearances? The ongoing comparisons where Meghan seemingly models herself after Catherine yet never quite manages to achieve the same effortless grace?
There is an undeniable pattern in Meghan’s behavior. Everything Catherine does, Meghan appears compelled to replicate, yet the results always fall short. When Catherine steps out in an elegant coat, Meghan finds something similar—only it appears wrinkled and ill-fitting. Catherine dedicates herself to early childhood development, and suddenly Meghan wants to be an advocate for children—provided there’s a Netflix camera documenting the moment. Catherine visits a prison to support incarcerated mothers, and one can almost predict that Meghan will soon stage a similar appearance, complete with a halo-like aura, as if she pioneered criminal justice reform. Meghan’s relentless fixation on Catherine has become reminiscent of a poorly scripted Lifetime movie—one where imitation fails to translate into authenticity.
Even at the Invictus Games, where the focus should have been on Harry’s initiative, Meghan could not resist making it about herself. Yet, when the attention did not meet her expectations—when cameras were not rolling in her favor, when high-profile celebrities did not flock to her side—she abruptly left. And somehow, in the eyes of her most fervent supporters, Catherine is to blame for overshadowing her. The truth is, Meghan was never the main event, and Catherine does not need to upstage her—Meghan accomplishes that all on her own through missteps and miscalculations.
Princess Catherine continues to embody the essence of royal duty—building a legacy in early childhood development, supporting vulnerable communities, and engaging with people in a meaningful way. She exemplifies duty, class, and action. Meanwhile, Meghan seems to be spiraling, her desperation growing with each unsuccessful PR move. She longs for Catherine’s status, elegance, and respect, yet instead of earning it through genuine effort, she resorts to mimicry, hoping that imitation alone will grant her the same esteem. However, respect is not something that can be copied—it must be earned.
