Evidence of Double Standards in the British Media, Always Comparing Meghan Markle with Kate Middleton

Kapanlagi.com - The decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from their position as Senior Royals has received criticism from the public and the British media. Despite Queen Elizabeth II giving her permission and full support to them, various negative rumors about Meghan continue to circulate.

When Queen Elizabeth II referred to Meghan Markle as a valuable family member, various responses began to emerge. However, have you ever realized that there has been a double standard in British media coverage that always compares Meghan to Kate Middleton?

According to Buzz Feed, here is a compilation of British media headlines that always apply different approaches to the same issues and actions done by Meghan and Kate. If Kate is written with a positive and supportive tone, Meghan is always portrayed with a negative tone and tends to be blamed.

1. Fashion Questions

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A journalist named Sarah Vine from the Mail Online website often praises Kate Middleton's appearance and fashion taste in her articles. She mentions that Kate is a true fashionista who can show elegant charm and be worthy of being a princess of the British Royal Family.

Unlike Meghan Markle, Sarah Vine writes that the royal family should maintain traditions, serve, and fulfill their duties. They should not focus on the fashion world and be seen as role models in the fashion industry.

2. Gestures During Pregnancy

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Not only fashion, but Kate and Meghan's body gestures are also often compared. Especially when both of them are pregnant and attending various royal events.

As usual, Kate is always praised for her elegant and stylish appearance. Her gestures when touching her baby bump are considered as a symbol of protectiveness and maternal instincts in her. Meanwhile, Meghan's news tries to lead readers with a negative tone, as clearly seen in the title.

3. Requests During the Royal Wedding

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Do you still remember the phenomenal Royal Wedding? In an article, the Duchess of Cambridge was reported to have requested luxury candles from the brand Jo Malone to be sent to the wedding venue. The British media tried to write a detailed description of the candles requested by Kate. On the other hand, Meghan made the same request for the wedding blessing ceremony at St. George Chapel, but her wish was rejected and considered a violation of royal rules.

4. Flower Bouquet

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Just from the title, you can see the gap created by the British media between Kate and Meghan. While Kate was praised for her elegant appearance at the Royal Wedding, Meghan was blamed because her flower bouquet was considered to be potentially dangerous to Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

5. Baptism Event

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Both headlines above mention that Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend the baptism event of Louis Arthur Charles and Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor. For the same issue, once again, the British media applies double standards and different approaches.

The news about Kate is delivered with a positive tone and continues to support the Duchess. However, the article about Meghan is written in a blaming style, mentioning that the Prince Harry's wife does not adhere to tradition and is unable to choose the right date when the queen's schedule is so tight.

6. Closeness with Queen Elizabeth II

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There is a clear double standard that is evident in both of these articles. Kate Middleton is praised for her closeness with Queen Elizabeth II through her way of dressing. Meanwhile, Meghan is reported to be defiant and not obeying the Queen's orders when asked to wear a green hat to honor the victims who died in the Grenfell Tower fire.

(buz/sry)