Princess Kate’s latest public appearance in Italy was supposed to celebrate family, tradition, and food — but instead, it has exploded into a heated online debate after royal fans began comparing her behavior to Meghan Markle’s. Now, accusations of “hypocrisy” and “double standards” are dividing the internet once again.
The Princess of Wales traveled to Italy this week for an official visit focused on her Early Childhood initiative. During the trip, Kate took part in a pasta-making class at the vineyard and farmhouse Agriturismo Al Vigneto, where she helped prepare traditional tortelli from the Emilia-Romagna region.
Videos shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account showed Kate smiling, laughing, and enthusiastically getting involved in the cooking session.
According to the royal couple’s social media page, the visit was intended to celebrate “the power of inter-generational connection, brought together through food, conversation and shared traditions.”
However, the warm and relaxed moment quickly became the center of controversy online.
After clips from the event spread across X, several users began comparing Kate’s behavior to past criticism directed at Meghan Markle during her own cooking appearances.
One viral post accused the public of applying “double standards” to the two royal women.
“The double standards are exhausting,” the user wrote. “Meghan prepares food without gloves or a hairnet and gets torn apart by the media and derangers. Kate does the exact same thing making pasta in Italy and it is called ‘charming.’ Hypocrisy at its finest.”
The criticism escalated further when some viewers claimed Kate touched her hair during the cooking session.
“Kate even touched her hair; so unsanitary!” one commenter complained.
Others went even further by accusing the Princess of Wales of allegedly copying Meghan Markle’s style and presentation.
“Kate trying so hard to copy her sister-in-law…” one user claimed.
Another added: “The way this is filmed is literally copying Meghan… again.”
The debate reignited long-standing tensions between supporters of Kate and Meghan, whose relationship has remained a major topic of discussion since Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Meghan herself has frequently appeared cooking on camera following the launch of her Netflix lifestyle and cooking series, With Love, Meghan, which reportedly ran for two seasons along with a holiday special.
Despite the criticism, many royal fans quickly defended Kate and praised her warmth during the Italy visit.
“The Princess of Wales is loved because she’s kind and her strength is inspiring to many,” one supporter responded online.
The trip also included an emotional moment that touched royal followers around the world.
During a walkabout with crowds gathered in Italy, Kate appeared visibly moved by the reception she received.
“Thank you for coming. I’m so grateful,” the princess said. “I felt very emotional driving and seeing everyone there.”
One person in the crowd replied: “You deserve it.”
The heartfelt exchange immediately went viral online, with many fans praising Kate’s sincerity after what has been an incredibly difficult year for the royal
“This just made me tear up,” one user wrote.
Another commented: “Wow, so real, so heartfelt. Just adore her.”
The Italy visit marks Princess Kate’s first official overseas working trip since publicly revealing her cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
After completing treatment in September that year, Kate later confirmed in January 2025 that she was officially in remission.
Since then, the Princess of Wales has gradually returned to public duties while continuing to prioritize her recovery and health.
But despite the emotional significance of the trip, the latest online firestorm once again shows how every move made by Kate and Meghan continues to fuel intense global scrutiny — and an ongoing royal rivalry that refuses to disappear.
