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Double standards? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s New York visit slammed by the British press – who praised Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 2014 trip

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Does the British press have double standards when it comes to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle? The duchesses visited New York City in 2014 and 2021, respectively. Photos: AFP, AP
Does the British press have double standards when it comes to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle? The duchesses visited New York City in 2014 and 2021, respectively. Photos: AFP, AP
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

  • The royal couple touched down in the Big Apple for their first in-person engagements since welcoming Lilibet, promoting Covid-19 vaccine equity at a charity concert
  • Tabloids criticised their stay at the Carlyle Hotel – Princess Diana’s favourite – and the amount of jewellery Markle wore to the 9/11 memorial at One World Trade Center

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just visited New York City for their first in-person engagements since they welcomed their daughter Lili in June.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the charity concert Global Citizen Live on Saturday, September 25, at which they promoted vaccine equity, according to Vanity Fair.

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, depart after posing for photographers in front of the World Trade Center in New York, US, on September 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, depart after posing for photographers in front of the World Trade Center in New York, US, on September 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
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They reportedly arrived on Wednesday, September 22, before making their first appearance at the One World Observatory on Thursday morning, September 23.

Harry and Meghan were in New York City for less than 24 hours before multiple British tabloids took issue with their trip.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, visit the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, on September 23. Photo: AP Photo
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, visit the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, on September 23. Photo: AP Photo

For example, the Daily Mail criticised the couple for having cocktails on Wednesday night, and for not bringing Archie and Lili with them to New York.

The Daily Mail also questioned Markle’s outerwear for her visit to One World and criticised how much jewellery she was wearing during her visit to the observatory.
Likewise, The Scottish Sun implied it was “embarrassing” that the couple was treating their visit like a royal tour, and The Mirror featured a body image expert who claimed Meghan and Harry seemed anxious at their appearances, even though they were affectionate and smiling at each other throughout the morning.
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