Viral: Meghan Markle trolled for ‘narcissistic’ video of her feet up in limo ride near Princess Diana’s crash site

Viral: Meghan Markle trolled for ‘narcissistic’ video of her feet up in limo ride near Princess Diana’s crash site
A recent social media clip featuring Meghan Markle has gone viral — and not for the right reasons. The Duchess of Sussex was filmed during a limo ride in Paris, where she appeared to have her feet propped up inside the car, smiling and recording herself.

The backlash erupted because the limo reportedly passed near the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, the same location where Princess Diana tragically died in a car crash in 1997. Many social media users found the video “insensitive” and “tone-deaf,” accusing Meghan of deliberately courting attention at a place tied to her late mother-in-law’s memory.

Online critics flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, calling the video “narcissistic,” “disrespectful,” and “crass.”

Some users claimed the timing and location made it seem like Meghan was “mocking” or “overshadowing” Diana.

Others defended her, suggesting the video might have been taken elsewhere or without awareness of the exact location.

“She’s really doing this right where Diana lost her life? You couldn’t write this level of self-obsession.”

“People are reaching. Maybe she didn’t even know she was near the tunnel. Let’s stop demonizing her for every move.”

The video surfaced just days after Meghan and Prince Harry were reportedly planning a return visit to Europe for upcoming charity and media events.
Critics linked the clip to her alleged efforts to “rebuild her public image” through her new lifestyle brand and potential Netflix ventures.

Meghan is seen sitting comfortably in the back of a luxury vehicle, with her feet resting on the seat opposite her.

She appears relaxed, filming herself while smiling at the camera.

The video’s caption (on TikTok and Instagram) included hashtags referencing Paris and “freedom vibes.”

Royal watchers and media pundits have said the timing was “unfortunate” given the tunnel’s association with Diana’s death.
One former royal correspondent commented:

> “It’s a PR misstep. Whether intentional or not, she’s reopened old wounds for people who still deeply mourn Diana.”