Overview

• Friends told the Mail on Sunday that Prince Harry felt hurt by the reaction and believes references to his mother’s death were used to attack Meghan, adding she was unaware of the car’s location.
• Meghan said in a statement to People that she attended Balenciaga to support designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, and fashion outlets highlighted her appearance, including a Vogue best‑dressed mention and a greeting from Anna Wintour.
• The short Instagram video, filmed from a car and showing Paris landmarks and her feet on the seat, drew heavy online criticism for perceived insensitivity because it was near the route to the Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
• Royal and PR commentators, including Richard Fitzwilliams and Renae Smith, called the post a serious mistake that could damage her brand and strain efforts to reconcile with the Royal Family, with some reports claiming Prince William was “livid beyond words.”
• Multiple outlets reported the couple had previously avoided Paris engagements due to its association with Princess Diana, intensifying scrutiny of Meghan’s fashion‑week visit and the subsequent fallout.