The sight of Prince William and Princess Catherine walking hand in hand at a railway station has sent waves across the internet, and one can only imagine Meghan Markle’s reaction.
Unlike the staged and desperate displays often associated with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, this moment between William and Catherine was natural, effortless, and free of any performative affection. Catherine, as graceful as ever, leaned on her husband in a rare yet touching display of warmth, a moment that fans couldn’t help but admire.
Observers were quick to point out the stark contrast between the Waleses and the Sussexes, with one commenter even making a pointed remark about Meghan’s infamous grip on Harry—an image that has been endlessly scrutinized and mimicked. Naturally, the discussion shifted to how Harry might feel watching this scene unfold. Here was the brother he once idolized and the sister-in-law he once shared a close bond with, looking happy, relaxed, and, most importantly, unbothered. In comparison, Harry’s usual expressions range from discontent to regret, making the difference all the more glaring.
However, it is Meghan who likely feels the sting the most. The world has noticed the contrast between William and Catherine’s effortless elegance and the Sussexes’ relentless PR spectacle. The Prince and Princess of Wales do not need to chase relevance or prove their significance; their presence alone commands admiration. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan cling to their Netflix deals and publicized grievances as if their entire existence depends on it—because, in many ways, it does. The irony is almost poetic. While the Waleses navigate their duties with grace and authenticity, the Sussexes continue to force-feed a narrative of victimhood that fewer and fewer people are willing to entertain.
Even their modes of travel reflect this divide. Harry once lamented feeling too close to the public when taking a train, yet here were William and Catherine, casually boarding a regular service, dealing with delays just like everyone else. In contrast, Harry has repeatedly justified his private jet usage despite championing environmental causes—while his brother and sister-in-law, along with their children, have been seen flying budget airlines without a second thought.
Catherine exudes quiet confidence, while Meghan’s grip on Harry has become so well-documented that it has earned the nickname "the claw." It is not simply hand-holding but a possessive maneuver, as if she fears that the moment she lets go, Harry might snap out of whatever hold she has on him. Supporters may spin this as an example of a strong, affectionate woman, but the reality is far less romantic. Meghan’s grip is not about love—it is about control.
The irony is unavoidable. The image Meghan so desperately tries to project—an adored, elegant royal—slips further from her grasp with each passing day. William and Catherine, the embodiment of a modern royal fairy tale, are effortlessly loved and respected. Meghan and Harry, in contrast, seem to be living out a fairy tale gone wrong. They demand admiration but receive eye rolls, seek relevance but fade further into the background, and cry for privacy while simultaneously launching documentaries and memoirs.
At the end of it all, William and Catherine do not need to try; they simply are. And Meghan? She may still have her claws out, but there’s nothing left to hold onto except her own crumbling delusions. As for Harry, one has to wonder—how does it feel watching history unfold from the wrong side?
