Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy, this time at the 2025 Invictus Games in Canada. The Duchess of Sussex is facing criticism for what some are calling an “insensitive” act involving a Team Canada participant in a wheelchair.
During a special breakfast event hosted by the True Patriot Love Foundation, Meghan and Prince Harry met with members of Team Canada to celebrate their participation in the Games alongside their loved ones. Everything seemed to be going smoothly—until a brief moment caught on camera changed the narrative.
According to Mail Online, while preparing for a group photo, Meghan was seen adjusting a team member’s wheelchair. The problem? She didn’t appear to ask for permission before moving it.
This seemingly small gesture has sparked outrage among disability advocates and social media users, with many calling it an example of ignorance and poor etiquette.
A short clip of the moment quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter), igniting a heated debate. “Disgustingly tone-deaf and ignorant,” one user wrote, while another, who identified as a wheelchair user, commented, “This is a big no-no.
I would have said something to her.” A third person added, “VERY disrespectful. It’s like physically pushing somebody.”
The controversy comes at a time when Meghan is already under the spotlight for her overly affectionate public display with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games opening ceremony.
Body language expert Judi James previously noted that Meghan appeared to be rebranding herself as a “social media teenager,” giggling and clinging to Harry in a way that some found unprofessional.
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Adding more intrigue to the situation, the Duchess’s PDA-filled appearance happened shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump took a brutal swipe at her.
Trump, when asked about Harry’s immigration controversy, dismissed the issue by saying, “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone,” before adding that the Duke of Sussex already has “enough problems with his wife.”
Now, with this latest wheelchair incident, Meghan is once again facing scrutiny for her public behavior. While some fans have come to her defense, arguing that she was simply trying to be helpful, others insist that moving a disabled person’s wheelchair without consent is a serious misstep—one that highlights a lack of awareness.
The timing of the backlash is also significant. Meghan and Harry have been working hard to present a united front at the Invictus Games, which has long been a passion project for Harry. Yet, critics argue that the focus should remain on the athletes and their incredible resilience, rather than Meghan’s latest misstep.
As the controversy continues to unfold, one question remains: will Meghan address the backlash, or will this incident quietly fade away?
Either way, it’s clear that every move the Duchess makes is still under intense public scrutiny—and one seemingly small action can create waves of criticism that ripple far beyond the event itself.
