Prince Harry is reportedly feeling upset but not surprised after his wife, Meghan Markle, came under fire for a video she shared from her recent trip to Paris. The Duchess of Sussex attended Paris Fashion Week alone and posted a short video highlighting her visit to several of the city’s landmarks.
Among the clips was a moment showing her near the Pont de l’Alma bridge—the site of the 1997 car crash that claimed the life of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother. Following the video’s release, many social media users accused Meghan of being insensitive for including the location, suggesting it disrespected the memory of the late Princess of Wales. The clip quickly went viral, prompting backlash across platforms.
Sources close to the Duchess told reporters that Meghan had not realized how close she was to the tunnel when the footage was filmed. Still, the criticism has reportedly taken an emotional toll on Prince Harry, who feels his mother’s memory is once again being used to attack his wife.
A friend of the couple spoke to The Mail on Sunday, revealing Harry’s disappointment with the reaction. “He was left hurt and upset. Diana’s death was used as a stick to beat his wife with,” the source said. The friend also defended Meghan, emphasizing that she had not been near the tunnel itself.
“She did not even pass close to the tunnel. The whole thing is a joke, but not a very funny one for Harry,” they added. According to the insider, Harry’s reaction was one of sadness more than shock. “He was left feeling hurt, but the depressing thing i,s he wasn’t even that surprised. He was more despondent than shocked,” the source explained.
The controversy comes as the couple continues to navigate public scrutiny since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Both Harry and Meghan have faced ongoing criticism from the British press and online commentators, despite focusing on philanthropic and media projects in the United States.
For Harry, the latest incident reportedly stirred painful memories of his mother’s death and the relentless media coverage surrounding it. Friends say he remains fiercely protective of Meghan and deeply frustrated by what he sees as unfair attacks.
While the Duchess has not publicly commented on the controversy, insiders say she was shocked by the reaction and saddened that an innocent video intended to celebrate her time in Paris became a source of renewed tension for the couple.