Harry & Meghan Documentary Sparks Backlash After Diana Is Brought Into the Story — And Meghan’s Curtsy Moment Divides Viewers

A resurfaced moment from the explosive documentary featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is once again igniting fierce debate online — after viewers noticed a controversial scene involving a curtsy while discussing the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales.

The scene, which originally appeared in the couple’s headline-making documentary series Harry & Meghan, has begun circulating widely again across social media platforms — and reactions remain deeply divided.

In the clip, Meghan Markle recalls her first introduction to royal protocol after beginning her relationship with Prince Harry.

According to the Duchess of Sussex, she initially had little understanding of the centuries-old traditions associated with the British royal family — including the formal curtsy required when greeting senior members of the monarchy.

While describing the moment she realized she would need to curtsy to Harry’s grandmother, the late Queen, Meghan reenacts the experience.

With a theatrical flourish, she performs an exaggerated bow while seated, stretching her arms outward and leaning forward dramatically.

At the time, the moment appeared intended as lighthearted storytelling — a humorous reflection on the culture shock Meghan says she experienced when entering one of the world’s most traditional institutions.

But viewers were quick to react.

Within hours of the clip resurfacing online, critics accused the Duchess of appearing to mock royal customs, particularly because the discussion occurred during a segment referencing Princess Diana’s lasting influence on Harry’s life.

Some royal commentators argued the juxtaposition felt jarring.

“For many people, Diana represents dignity and deep respect for royal tradition,” one commentator wrote online. “Seeing that moment followed by an exaggerated curtsy struck some viewers as uncomfortable.”

Others, however, strongly defended Meghan.

Supporters insist the scene was clearly meant to highlight how unfamiliar royal etiquette can appear to outsiders — particularly someone who had grown up in the United States and had little exposure to royal protocol.

They argue the Duchess was simply recounting an awkward personal memory rather than ridiculing royal customs.

Still, the debate highlights the intense scrutiny that continues to surround the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Since stepping back from senior royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have remained among the most polarizing figures connected to the British monarchy. Their interviews, documentaries and public appearances frequently ignite global conversations about royal tradition, family tensions and media treatment.

The Netflix series itself generated enormous controversy when it premiered, offering the couple’s most personal account yet of their relationship, their struggles within the royal institution and their decision to leave the UK for a new life in California.

For Harry, the story has always been closely tied to the legacy of his late mother, Princess Diana — whose life under intense media scrutiny remains one of the most defining narratives in modern royal history.

But as the curtsy scene proves, even the smallest moments from the documentary continue to spark strong reactions years later.

Because when Harry, Meghan — and the memory of Diana — appear in the same conversation, the debate is almost guaranteed to reignite.