Meghan Markle slammed for upstaging Prince William's Earthshot event

Meghan Markle has sparked backlash online after announcing her surprise return to acting just as Prince William was taking centre stage in Brazil for his landmark Earthshot Prize Awards.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, was photographed on set in Pasadena, Los Angeles, filming the upcoming movie Close Personal Friends, where she will reportedly play herself. 

The announcement, which came only hours before William’s televised appearance in Rio de Janeiro, led many royal watchers to accuse Meghan of intentionally trying to “steal the spotlight.”

Fans took to X to share their frustration, with one writing: “Couldn’t this wait until Wills has left Rio?” 

Another commented: “Of course she announces it conveniently while William is at Earthshot, classic timing.”

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