Meghan Markle is facing renewed criticism in the UK and abroad after she allegedly sent a gift box to an online supporter known for attacking Prince William and Kate Middleton, with royal watchers accusing the Duchess of Sussex of effectively 'rewarding' a high‑profile royal troll.
Meghan has long said she avoids social media and is not directly engaged in the often hostile commentary that surrounds the Royal Family. Her supporters, sometimes described collectively as the Sussex Squad, have nonetheless built large online followings defending Meghan and Prince Harry and attacking perceived critics, including senior royals. That background has sharpened the reaction to this latest gesture, which some see as a test of where the Duchess stands on digital abuse.
