Harry and Meghan’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment of William and Kate undermines their high-profile commitment to promoting mental health, says Richard Eden.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in New York on Tuesday to warn of the dangers posed by social media.
But in a trenchant newsletter for Palace Confidential, Eden suggests that the Duke of Sussex and his wife have done little to support the mental well-being of his brother William, the Prince of Wales, or his wife, Catherine.
The Waleses ‘have had to put up with the most disgraceful personal criticism from Harry and Meghan on television and in Harry’s book while being unable to answer back publicly,’ writes The Daily Mail’s Diary Editor.
Heads back laughing and in happier times, Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry launching their new campaign called Heads Together in 2016
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to join young people at an emotions and relationships workshop in Birmingham
Kate spent time speaking to young people at Factory Works in Birmingham for World Mental Health Day
He also takes online fans of Harry and Meghan to task for alleging – without foundation – that William and Catherine had somehow failed to support Meghan when she was experiencing difficulties of her own as a member of the Royal Family.
It is a far cry from 2016, when when Prince William, Prince Harry and Catherine were united as they launched their Heads Together campaign to raise awareness of mental illness and associated problems.
They dissolved into laughter together as they showed off the blue headbands that runners would wear during the London Marathon in support of their new venture.
‘It was the royal trio’s biggest joint project for their charity, the Royal Foundation, and the light-hearted launch event was typical of the fun they always seemed to have as they worked together for good causes,’ writes Eden.
Today, things are very different. They seemed worlds apart as they marked World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Birmingham, where they held a forum for young people focusing on the importance of understanding emotions and building positive relationships.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, were making their own contribution more than 3,000 miles away in New York.
‘William and Catherine have had to put up with more sniping from Harry and Meghan’s cheerleaders,’ writes Eden.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were 3,000 miles away in New York. They, too, were supporting World Mental Health Day, with Meghan saying she had been brought to tears by the damage to young people caused by social media
Prince Harry and Meghan were critical of the Royal Family on their interview with Oprah
‘They claimed the Waleses’ concern for mental health issues was only skin deep because they had ‘failed’ to support Meghan when she was suffering problems of her own
‘This is grossly unfair. Harry previously praised his brother for encouraging him to seek help when he was suffering mental challenges after serving in Afghanistan.
‘What about William and Catherine’s own mental well-being?
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