Meghan Markle has finally spoken out following the much-anticipated release of Prince Harry’s U.S. visa records, but her response wasn’t what many expected.
The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a cryptic yet cheerful post—one that seemingly ignored the brewing controversy surrounding her husband’s immigration status.
Sharing a nostalgic moment from her past, Meghan wrote, “When your dear friend from middle school/high school sends you something from your Alma mater and it brings the biggest smile to your face. Go Pandas.”
While her post appeared innocent, the timing raised eyebrows. It came just hours after U.S. authorities made Prince Harry’s visa documents public following a fierce legal battle with the Heritage Foundation.
For months, conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation had been pushing for the release of Harry’s immigration records, arguing that the American public had the right to know whether he had received “preferential treatment” when securing his U.S. visa.
Court documents confirmed that the case was built on speculation rather than solid evidence.
“Plaintiffs allege that the records should be disclosed as public confidence in the government would suffer or to establish whether the Duke was granted preferential treatment,” the ruling stated.
However, it ultimately dismissed these claims, with officials clarifying, “The records do not support such an allegation but show the regulatory process involved in reviewing and granting immigration benefits.”
Despite the court’s decision, the controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s U.S. residency isn’t likely to fade away anytime soon.
The Duke of Sussex has openly admitted to past drug use in his memoir, Spare, and under U.S. immigration law, that could have been a factor in his visa approval process.
While critics continue to question the transparency of Harry’s application, Meghan appears unfazed by the drama.
Her upbeat Instagram post suggests she’s choosing to focus on personal joys rather than engage with the controversy head-on.
This isn’t the first time Meghan has strategically deflected from negative press. Many royal watchers believe this social media move was an intentional distraction—one designed to shift the conversation away from her husband’s legal troubles.
As scrutiny over Harry’s immigration status intensifies, one question remains: Will Meghan and Harry continue to brush off the criticism, or will they eventually have to address the issue head-on.
