Royal Double Standard? Fans Slam Palace Over Harriet Phillips Interview

Meghan Markle's supporters are vocally questioning Buckingham Palace's reported muted response to an interview given by Harriet Phillips. Phillips, wife of Peter Phillips and a former NHS nurse, recently featured in a 17-page spread in Hello! magazine. This interview was published concurrently with King Charles and Queen Camilla's attendance at a Commonwealth summit in the Caribbean.

Royal sources, as reported, indicated no concern within the Palace regarding the interview, attributing this to the low-key nature of Peter and Harriet Phillips and the positive focus on her charity work. This reported lack of reaction has ignited fury among Meghan Markle's fans on social media platforms. They perceive a significant double standard, drawing parallels to past criticisms leveled against Meghan and Prince Harry for seeking media attention during other major royal events.

Critics highlighted that a similar 16-page spread by Meghan focusing solely on charity work would likely have generated intense scrutiny from the British press and public. The contrasting treatment has led to accusations of hypocrisy and unequal application of standards within the royal sphere. This sentiment was particularly voiced by users pointing out that Meghan is a biracial royal, suggesting this may influence the differential reception.

Peter Phillips, Harriet's husband, holds the 20th position in the line of succession, and like his cousin Prince Harry, is a non-working royal. However, Peter generally receives far less media attention than other members of the extended royal family. The timing of Harriet's interview has amplified discussions about fairness and media bias concerning royal family members.