At the hospital, they spent time meeting patients and families, shaking hands, taking photos, and accepting gifts. The visit also echoed a past moment, as Princess Diana visited the same hospital in 1985.
One young patient, 12-year-old Novalie Morris, shared her experience: “I gave Harry flowers and he said ‘thank you’ and he told me to ‘keep on being brave.’ It cheered me up a lot and I’ll keep thinking about that.”
During the visit, Meghan reportedly responded warmly when addressed by her title, saying: “Call me Meg.”
Criticism Over Body Language and Optics
Despite these interactions, online reactions quickly turned critical. Some viewers focused on Meghan’s gestures and demeanor, accusing her of copying both Princess Diana and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
“Literally copying Prince William and Princess Catherine. So pathetic,” one commenter wrote.
Others went further, criticizing the overall setup of the hospital visit. “Absolutely disgusting that the hospital wheeled out obviously sick children for this ‘ego trip!!’” one person said.
Another added: “This makes me angry. They’re treating this as a quasi-royal tour, not a private visit.”