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Meghan Markle Accused Of Copying Princess Diana 'To Boost Her Image And Bank Account' After Humanitarian Trip To The Middle East: 'It Sickens' Prince William

March 11, 2026 by Maria Pierides
shefinds | Celebrity

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced one criticism after another since their controversial trip to Jordan at the end of February.

And royal fans and commentators aren’t the only ones giving negative feedback, as Prince William reportedly has his own thoughts about the trip too. Keep reading to find out more…

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Prince William and Meghan Markle with Princess Diana

Prince William Accuses Meghan Markle Of Copying Princess Diana During Humanitarian Trip

According to In Touch, the Prince of Wales, 43, reportedly believes the former Suits actress, 44, is "shamelessly copying" his late mother, Princess Diana, with her actions during the humanitarian visit to the Middle East.

Of course, this isn't the first time Meghan has been accused of copying the late Princess of Wales. She has previously faced comparisons over her fashion choices, as well for some of last year's Harper's Bazaar spread being eerily similar to Princess Diana's iconic Vogue shoot. But Prince William reportedly believes choosing to go on a humanitarian trip – something his late mother famously did as the 'People's Princess' – takes things to the next level.

The Prince of Wales' biggest issue is reportedly that he doesn't believe the As Ever founder is "sincere" with her actions. During the trip, Meghan and Prince Harry met with Syrian refugees and medical evacuees from Gaza and visited the King Hussein Cancer Centre in Amman. However, Prince William reportedly believes the visit was designed to improve her public image amid her dwindling reputation, rather than anything selfless.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry refugee camp Jordan

Prince William Believes Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Jordan Trip Was About 'Boosting Her Image'

"William doesn't buy that [Meghan's] sincere in any of this," an insider reportedly told In Touch.

"In his view, this whole Diana 2.0 act is all about boosting her image and ultimately her bank account. It sickens him that his brother would encourage this."

"What's even worse in his view is that she's clearly trying to get a leg up by doing this so-called humanitarian tour while the family is in the midst of the worst crisis in modern history," they went on, referencing the fallout from ex-Prince Andrew's arrest on his 66th birthday last month.

Meghan Markle and Princess Diana

Internet Reactions

Prince William isn't the only one who believes the With Love, Meghan star is obsessed with the late Princess of Wales, as many people online seemingly agreed with him...

"100% correct, William," wrote one Yahoo reader. "I'm sickened too, Will," agreed a second, while a third said: "William is not wrong. They are two-faced and should be stripped of HRH titles."

"M was obsessed with Di years ago. It is sickening to see her play-act this role of Di-like style," wrote a fourth, as a fifth noted: "Meghan used many aspects of Diana's life to snare Harry and she continues to try to emulate her in many ways; she can't measure up to Diana in any way. The only thing you have to give [Meghan] credit for is persistence."

"Not an original bone in this woman's body," slammed a sixth, while a seventh chimed in: "Markle is not 2.0. Don't make me laugh. Markle is nothing but a wannabe, nothing like Diana."

"The good news is that, just like everything else, she will blow her attempts at this too. She is no Princess Diana and never will be. Can't wait for William to take her down a few pegs," added an eighth.

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Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com