However, it is alleged that Meghan's words conflict with her past interactions with Kate Middleton. According to an excerpt from Spare, Harry recounts an incident where Meghan mentioned her own "baby brain" to Kate after giving birth to Prince Louie. The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly reacted with anger, demanding an apology and expressing her displeasure at Meghan discussing her hormones. Harry further revealed that Prince William admonished Meghan for her "rude" comment, pointing out its lack of appropriateness in British culture. In response, Meghan told William to refrain from pointing a finger in her face.
These revelations have led critics to question Meghan's sincerity in her recent advocacy for new mothers at SXSW. The allegations of hypocrisy arise from the stark contrast between her empathetic remarks on stage and her reported interaction with Kate during the postpartum period.
Despite the controversy, Meghan's appearance at SXSW emphasized the significance of representation and highlighted the vulnerability that accompanies being a new mother. She also took the opportunity to praise her husband, Prince Harry, who was present in the front row, and called for the protect ion of new mothers.
The clash between Meghan's public statements and the revelations from Prince Harry's memoir has ignited a debate surrounding her actions and authenticity regarding the issue of postpartum bullying. The criticism directed at Meghan suggests that her advocacy may be viewed with skepticism by those who perceive a disparity between her words and her past behavior.
