Meghan Markle is once again at the center of controversy, this time during her and Prince Harry’s recent trip to Colombia. The Duchess of Sussex, who previously mocked the practice of curtsying after stepping away from royal duties, was seen teaching local children to curtsy to her, prompting widespread criticism.

Royal expert Angela Levin weighed in on the situation during a discussion on GB News, highlighting the irony in Meghan’s actions. “Meghan was teaching little girls there to do curtsies to her because she is a Princess. Little kids were trying to learn how to curtsy,” Levin remarked, emphasizing the contradiction in Meghan’s stance on royal traditions.

Co-host Nana Akua expressed surprise at the scene, noting, “So, they don’t want to be royal, but they want to be treated royal.” Levin concurred, pointing out the similarities between the couple’s visit to Colombia and the official royal tours they once undertook. “What is really extraordinary is of all the things they hated doing, they are now doing, and they’re doing it with a smile, and they want to do it better than anyone else,” she added. “This is phony; it’s all to say, ‘I can do this better than you can,’ but actually, they can’t.”

The incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, where many users echoed Levin’s criticism. One commenter labeled it as “part of the royal cosplay,” adding, “Locals dance in costume, children curtsy. Ridiculous.” Another critic pointed out the hypocrisy, saying, “She thinks she is above the [royal family] and wants to display it for the world, such a joke!!” The commenter also referenced Meghan’s infamous curtsy mockery during the couple’s 2022 Netflix docuseries, adding, “That little girl showed her more respect in her curtsy than Meghan did when she mocked Queen Elizabeth. Never Forget!!”

Meghan’s mockery of the curtsy was a significant moment in the docuseries, where she recounted her first meeting with Queen Elizabeth. Describing the experience as something out of “Medieval Times,” Meghan demonstrated an exaggerated, dramatic curtsy, which she found humorous, though Harry did not appear amused.

The recent events in Colombia have only intensified the ongoing debate about Meghan and Harry’s complicated relationship with royal traditions, raising questions about their true intentions and sincerity in stepping back from their royal roles.