Prince Harry finds himself once again in an awkward position as his wife, Meghan Markle, stirs up fresh controversy—this time over an encounter with a woman in a wheelchair. A photograph circulating online has ignited backlash, showing Meghan displaying what many are calling a lack of respect toward a person with disabilities.

During an event in Canada, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were engaging with female athletes and members of a charitable organization, Meghan reportedly repositioned a woman’s wheelchair during a group photo—without asking for her permission.

The moment didn’t go unnoticed. The expressions of onlookers in the picture capture their visible shock and confusion at the unexpected move. What fueled the outrage further was that Markle allegedly didn’t apologize or acknowledge the woman’s discomfort.

Social media erupted with criticism: “She didn’t even ask first! Kate would never do something like this.” “Meghan is Harry’s biggest mistake.” “How could she think this was okay?” “As a wheelchair user myself, I absolutely hate when people move me without permission.” “A wheelchair is an extension of a person—it’s incredibly disrespectful.”
Meghan needs serious lessons in manners—maybe from Middleton?”

With the internet ablaze over the incident, the question remains: Will Meghan address the controversy, or will this be another storm the Sussexes choose to weather in silence?