Meghan Markle's viral video triggers showdown with Kate Middleton online

Meghan Markle’s viral twerking clip marking daughter Princess Lilibet’s birthday has divided royal fans, and sparked comparisons with Kate Middleton. 

The Duchess of Sussex shared a video of her dancing in a hospital room with Prince Harry to The Baby Momma Dance, shortly before giving birth to Lilibet, now 4. 

The Instagram reel quickly became Meghan’s second most-watched post, despite backlash.

A viral 26-second TikTok montage comparing Meghan’s playful moment with Kate Middleton’s composed royal appearances, like Trooping the Colour and the Coronation, has clocked over 3 million views. It's caption: "Royalty."

While critics slammed Meghan’s move as "tone-deaf," many fans leapt to her defense. 

“Meghan and Harry… happier, real, normal,” read one top comment. Others praised her for not acting like a "robot" and for living authentically.

Still, the divide was stark. “Kate is class. Meghan is a disgrace,” one comment read. Another added, “There’s a difference between royalty and celebrity.”

Neither Meghan nor Kensington Palace has commented, but the Duchess has since posted Disneyland snaps and teasers for her brand, As Ever.

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