Meghan Markle blasted for ‘stealing the limelight’ at Invictus Games: ‘Just can’t stand her!’
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The Duchess arrived late for the event in Dusseldorf
Meghan Markle has been accused of “trying to upstage” Prince Harry at the Invictus Games.
The Duchess arrived late for the event in Dusseldorf on Tuesday and explained her absence in an emotional address to 1,600 competitors, friends and families.
Since then, Meghan has been spotted enjoying sporting events with her husband, often being mobbed by adoring fans in the process.
Speaking on GB News, Andrew Pierce accused her of “pushing Harry out of the way” before delivering her speech.
“She is there and she’s trying to upstage him”, he said.
“She goes on the stage and what does she do? She pushes him out of the way and takes the microphone off of him.
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“I can’t stand Meghan. I’ve got to be honest, she’s a menace.”
The pair made their first joint appearance at the event at the Merkur Spiel-Arena on Tuesday, where they were embraced by fans.
Meghan was spotted beaming in the middle of an Australian crowd as she enjoyed the festivities provided by the event which her husband established.
The couple famously made their first public appearance together at the multi-sport competition at the 2017 edition in Toronto.
Meghan Markle spoke at the Invictus Games
PASpeaking on Tuesday, Meghan revealed why she arrived at this year’s competition much later than the Duke of Sussex.
“I’m really proud to be part of this Invictus family with all of you”, she said.
"I'm grateful for all of you that are here.
"We've also received a few gifts from the Canadian team we got a bracelet and on that bracelets they put the initials of one of the people who wasn't able to make it here tonight."
Meghan added: "I'm sorry that I was a little late to the party.
"Just like so many of you this is about family and friends and the community that Invictus has created, that Fisher House has created, so I just had to spend a little bit more time at home getting our little ones settled, getting milkshakes, doing school drop off, and then I landed a couple of hours ago."
Meghan added that she is hopeful of one day bringing four-year-old son Archie and two-year-old daughter Liliber to the event.
The Duchess reportedly did her own hair and makeup after arriving at her hotel.
Harry returned to Europe last week for a trip that began with a fleeting UK visit.
The Duke arrived on the eve of the first anniversary of the Queen’s death, and then marked the occasion by visiting St George's Chapel to pay his respects.
Harry is said to have made the trip alone, and did not meet any of his family during the visit.