The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recently announced the release of their latest Netflix project, a documentary series titled *Polo*, just hours after the Princess of Wales shared a heartfelt update on her cancer recovery. The timing of this announcement, coming so soon after Kate Middleton’s emotional video message, has raised questions about whether Meghan Markle orchestrated this as a deliberate attempt to overshadow her sister-in-law’s personal moment.
Netflix’s CEO admitted that Meghan had rushed them into releasing the *Polo* documentary, hinting that the Duchess was eager to seize the limelight and divert attention from Kate’s inspiring update. Headlines such as “Meghan Pressured Netflix to Release Archewell Polo Documentary in Desperate Attempt to Steal Princess Kate’s Limelight” have only added to the narrative that Meghan’s actions may have been driven by a desire to undermine Kate’s moment in the public eye.
This isn’t the first time Meghan has been accused of trying to steal the spotlight from the Cambridges. Earlier this year, when Kate made a rare public appearance at Trooping the Colour, Nacho Figueras, a close friend of Prince Harry, quickly posted pictures praising Meghan’s jam brand, seemingly in an effort to shift focus away from the Princess of Wales. The announcement of the *Polo* documentary, complete with still images and a teaser, has also been described as rushed, mirroring the hurried promotion of Meghan’s jam that coincided with Kate’s appearance.
“For me, this smacks of Meghan’s desperate attempts to steal the limelight,” wrote a U.S. publication, echoing the sentiment that the Duchess of Sussex is engaged in a calculated campaign to overshadow her sister-in-law’s achievements and public moments.
The *Polo* documentary, set to premiere on Netflix in December, promises an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport. However, the timing of its announcement has led many to speculate whether Meghan’s true motivation was to divert attention from Kate’s cancer recovery journey.
Nacho Figueras, a renowned polo player and close friend of Prince Harry, has previously praised Harry’s involvement in the project, stating that he believes the Duke will bring the same dedication and focus to the series as he does to his charity work with Sentebale. However, some commentators suggest that Figueras’ praise could be part of a larger effort to bolster Meghan’s attempts to capture the spotlight. References to Figueras’ hastily posted pictures praising Meghan’s jam on the day of Kate’s Trooping the Colour appearance only add to this perception.
The ongoing tension between the Sussexes and the Cambridges is well-documented, with the two couples often seen as rivals in the public eye. The announcement of the *Polo* documentary, so closely following Kate’s emotional health update, has further exacerbated these tensions and fueled the belief that Meghan is engaging in a calculated effort to overshadow her sister-in-law.