The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have once again found themselves at the center of controversy, this time over Meghan Markle’s choice of outfit during a visit to Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. The Duchess, wearing a $3,500 Oscar de la Renta dress and $1,100 Aquazurra shoes, has been criticized for what some perceive as a display of extravagance during a charitable event.
Online users took to social media to express their disapproval, accusing Markle of seeking attention and using the visit as a promotional opportunity for her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Some even went as far as to suggest that the visit was a calculated move to overshadow her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who recently announced her battle with cancer.
Despite the backlash, images from the visit show Markle engaging with the children, reading stories and bringing smiles to their faces. However, the criticism continues to mount, with some questioning the sincerity of her actions and motives.
The scrutiny faced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex highlights the ongoing divide in society regarding their decision to step back from the British royal family. Whether justified or not, it seems that every move they make will continue to be met with intense scrutiny and criticism.