Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no strangers to criticism online.
The couple, who arrived in Nigeria on Friday, were invited by Nigeria’s highest military official, the Chief of Defense Staff, to visit the African country for the first time.
As photos of the pair’s visit started circulating online, social media users quickly noticed the subtle, perhaps unintentional nod to Windsor.
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan visited Nigeria on Friday as part of the Invictus Games anniversary celebrations, appearing at the Rightway Academy in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. (Kora Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images)
Markle wore a beige, open-back maxi dress designed by Heidi Merrick, coincidentally called the Windsor.
“Meghan Markle is desperate to be associated with the Windsor name,” says one person. written by user “Her strategic marriage and subsequent non-strategic actions backfired. She continues to get away with it, just as the dress with her name gives her legitimacy! ”
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Meghan Markle wore a beige backless maxi dress called the Windsor designed by Heidi Merrick. (Abraham Akilga/Reuters)
“But just as they are trying to completely erase the Windsors from their lives, here comes the Sussexes wearing a dress called ‘The Windsors’, haha!!” another I have written.
“She is anxious to receive benefits without obligations.” another user wrote.
However, some fans were quick to defend Markle.
“Honestly, I think people are reading too much into this. She’s wearing a dress and all of a sudden it’s a secret message? Maybe she just liked the dress? .” User comments.
Meghan Markle faced some criticism for her fashion choices. (Kora Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images)
“Princess Meghan is beautiful!!” another person wrote.
According to People, the trip will also focus on the Invictus Games, which Nigeria will participate in for the first time in September 2023.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that the three-day visit was aimed at boosting the couple’s popularity after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
“Couples are often reminded of their failures, so we need active PR,” Chard argued. “They also seem to be power-hungry and want things to elevate themselves. The Invictus Games elevate them in the world of philanthropy, and anything to do with Invictus is meant to be a big press moment. is guaranteed.”
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“Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will be trying to get as much press and attention as possible,” Chard continued. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they weren’t in the pool coverage. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were in the pool coverage.” Netflix cameras follow them, their few days in Nigeria will have the feel of a royal tour, albeit a pseudo-royal tour, especially since one of their cultural activities is polo. ”
The couple’s trip is also intended to highlight the Invictus Games, which Nigeria will participate in for the first time in September 2023. (Kora Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images)
Kinsey Schofield, host of the podcast “To Di For Daily,” told Fox News Digital that she was not surprised that a correspondent for People magazine in particular was chosen to cover the trip. The couple have been outspoken about British tabloids over the years, and before retiring, they were outspoken about how tabloids influenced them as working royals.
“Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s communications team frequently collaborates with People magazine,” Schofield explained. “Harry also appeared on the cover of their magazine while promoting his memoir ‘Spare’. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s motives could not be more transparent…The Sussexes are in dire need of positive press. They are in a position to more carefully control coverage if they are selective about who they have access to.
“Their decision to give this access to a veteran reporter from People magazine Totally contradicts their Megxit manifesto“In January 2020, the Sussexes announced they were changing their media strategy to ‘ensure diverse and open access to their work,'” Schofield claimed.
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Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco and Ashley Papa contributed to this report.
