Prince Harry accused of making ‘pregnancy dig’

Prince Harry has faced criticism for a comment in his memoir Spare that some believe was a subtle dig at Kate Middleton. The book, released in January 2023, shares personal details about Harry’s life within the royal family, including tensions with Prince William and alleged conflicts involving Meghan Markle. One incident detailed Meghan upsetting Kate before their wedding by suggesting she had “baby brain” due to hormones, which reportedly offended Kate. This sparked backlash from royal fans, especially after Harry described Meghan as energetic and unaffected during her pregnancy.

In the book, Harry contrasts Meghan’s pregnancy experience with media reports, writing that claims of her suffering from morning sickness were false and that she was “a dynamo.” This led readers to believe he was indirectly comparing Meghan to Kate, who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of morning sickness, during all three of her pregnancies. Online commenters interpreted Harry’s description as dismissive toward those with HG, especially Kate. Kate has previously opened up about her difficult pregnancies, noting the toll they took on her and her family. Tyla has reached out to Prince Harry’s representatives for a response.