Meghan Markle criticized for Althorp photo of children

Meghan Markle has drawn criticism for sharing a photograph of her children at the late Princess Diana's childhood home and resting place, an act some commentators have labeled a breach of privacy following a recent family meeting with King Charles. The Duchess of Sussex posted a collection of summer holiday photos to Instagram on July 23, 2026, which included images of her family in Portugal and England.

Among the photos was one depicting Prince Harry walking with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on the grounds of Althorp Estate. In the image, Harry and Archie are seen carrying what appears to be a bouquet of flowers, leading to widespread speculation the family had visited Diana's grave on the private island within the estate. The post came roughly two weeks after the Sussexes, along with their children, met privately with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, a visit arranged while Harry was in the UK for Invictus Games-related engagements.

The decision to share the Althorp image has sparked a backlash, with critics accusing Meghan of violating an understood condition of privacy surrounding the family reunion and exploiting a sacred site....