Prince William and Princess Catherine do the same things that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are criticized for

If there is one thing we can count on from the British Media and even social media, it is that there are people who will find a way to remind us that Prince Harry and his wife are "not good enough" for the royal family. And how do they do that? By criticizing them for basically everything they do.

Over the years, they have made it their mission to criticize Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan for doing something as simple as holding hands. And forget any other signs of affection, because that is wrong too. In fact, we have seen plenty of reports stating that such acts are "breaking royal protocol."

But what happens when Prince William and Princess Catherine hold hands or show other signs of affection? Well then that is the best thing ever seen from a member of the royal family. Or at least, that is what it seems like.

If you think this sounds hypocritical, then you are not wrong. And it seems like we are not the only ones who have noticed the hypocrisy. Thanks to a new report from Showbiz Cheatsheet, it seems like the hypocrisy is being pointed out more than ever.

In the report from Showbiz Cheatsheet, they break it down perfectly:

"No matter where they are, the prince and princess are always touching and being affectionate with each other. There’s even some hand-holding. And what’s interesting about that is over the years Meghan and Harry have been criticized by some for being overly affectionate when William and Kate were doing the same thing."

- Michelle Kapusta for Showbiz Cheatsheet

And a big reason for this is the fact that a video shared to X (formerly Twitter) at the beginning of September is showcasing a lot of the hand holding and signs of affection that Prince William and Princess Catherine have showcased, in particular when they are in public. The difference between Prince William and Princess Catherine being affectionate versus Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan is that it sounds like this is allowed. Why? We have no clue. Maybe because they are the future King and Queen and they need to look relatable?

Whatever the reason for this hypocrisy, it is a reminder that "royal protocol" is not only subjective, it is also basically made up. That being said, it has been pointed out that Prince William and Princess Catherine are more discreet in their signs of affection. As senior royals, it is seen as being more in line with their station that they are not overly public in their affection. And while that may work for them, the fact that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are often lambasted for the same thing, but in a more obvious manner is ridiculous.

Even if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were still working royals, it should be okay for them to showcase that they love each other. And if you don't like that, maybe ask yourself why. Why is it not okay to show that you care about another person? Why can't people showcase their love for each other, as long as it is not a full on make out session?

It would be nice if every little action of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wasn't torn apart. And whether or not you approve of what they do and say, maybe stop targeting for them same things that other royals are doing without being ripped to shreds in the media.

What do you think fellow royal fans?