Etiquette expert Laura Windsor argues that Harry and Meghan displayed an “entitled” attitude by maintaining a heavy media presence while simultaneously demanding strict privacy at high-society events.

In the 2025 Bad Manners Awards—a critical roundup of celebrities judged for their lack of social grace over the past year—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle emerged as the most controversial royal figures, according to etiquette expert Laura Windsor.

The report highlights a glaring contradiction: despite their repeated pleas for privacy, the Sussexes remained ubiquitous in the media throughout the year. Meghan launched her own Netflix series, while Harry continued a steady stream of interviews and public appearances.

The controversy reached a boiling point following the couple’s attendance at Kris Jenner’s James Bond-themed 70th birthday bash, hosted at the Beverly Hills estate of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. Following the party, photos featuring Harry and Meghan surfaced on the Kardashian family’s social media feeds, only to be abruptly deleted.

According to People magazine, the couple reportedly requested that their hosts refrain from posting any images of them inside the event. Windsor characterized this move as “tone-deaf,” noting that one cannot accept an invitation from one of the world’s most famous families, enjoy their hospitality and the media spotlight, and then demand their likeness be scrubbed.

The expert suggested this behavior signals a sense of “entitlement,” as it prioritizes their own privacy concerns above everyone else in attendance.

A Star-Studded List of Social Faux Pas

Beyond the Sussexes, this year’s list features several other high-profile names:

• Millie Bobby Brown: Cited for a tense confrontation with photographers on the red carpet.

• Lily Allen: Noted for “over-sharing” intimate details of her private life in her latest album.

• Mohamed Salah: Criticized for public grievances regarding his work, which were perceived as lacking humility.

Windsor concluded that celebrities are scrutinized not just for their success, but for how they carry themselves in the public eye. In her view, courtesy and moderation remain the true measures of a lasting public image—especially for figures with royal ties like Harry and Meghan.

About the Bad Manners Awards

The Bad Manners Awards is an annual compilation released by etiquette specialist Laura Windsor, based on a year-long monitoring of public behavior. While not an official academic accolade, the rankings garner significant attention for their professional perspective on social norms and decorum, and are frequently cited and debated across British and American media.

Meghan Has No Plans to Visit Ailing Father in Hospital

The Duchess of Sussex reportedly has no plans to visit her father in a Philippines hospital, as insiders suggest the fractured relationship between the two may be beyond repair.

According to The Sunday Times, Meghan attempted to reach her father via email and phone to no avail. She eventually sent a handwritten letter, delivered directly to Thomas Markle’s bedside by a lawyer. However, she has reportedly received no response.

Sources claim the former Suits star no longer intends to meet with Thomas and has effectively given up hope for a reconciliation.

The rift between father and daughter dates back to 2018, when the former Hollywood lighting director collaborated with paparazzi to stage photos ahead of Meghan’s royal wedding. Following the scandal, he suffered two heart attacks and was unable to travel to the U.K. for his daughter’s nuptials to Prince Harry.

In the years since, Thomas has never met his son-in-law or his two grandchildren, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. Prior to the fallout, the pair were known to be close, with Thomas supporting Meghan during the early years of her acting career in Los Angeles.

Writing on her lifestyle blog, The Tig, in 2014, Meghan shared a touching Father’s Day tribute, calling him a man who always believed in her dreams. She recalled how he helped produce her school musicals and supported her through countless auditions.

Earlier this month, British media outlets revealed that Thomas was in critical condition after moving to the Philippines to live near his son, Thomas Jr. Meghan’s father reportedly underwent a partial leg amputation to save his life following a severe blood clot. In a recent interview, he expressed a desperate wish to speak with his daughter, stating he did not want to pass away while they were still estranged.

While Thomas acknowledged receiving Meghan’s letter and reading it several times, he has declined to reveal its contents. He has since been moved out of intensive care and has begun physical therapy. He is expected to face a months-long recovery process before he can be fitted with a prosthetic limb.

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A Netflix insider confirmed that the streaming platform has opted not to renew its five-year contract with the Sussexes, set to expire in September.

Although both parties agreed to part ways without an official announcement, sources described the relationship as effectively over. The decision followed dismal viewership figures for both of the couple’s latest shows.

Markle’s cookery and lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, failed to generate traction, drawing just 5.3 million viewers globally and ranking 383rd in the company’s most recent engagement report.

One Netflix source said the series had everything in its favor – “name, platform, press” – but still delivered “dismal” numbers. And one of its army of critics described it as an “exercise in narcissism.”

Meanwhile, Harry’s sports docuseries, Polo, performed even worse, attracting just 500,000 views and placing 3,442nd among the platform’s offerings.

One Netflix executive said: “They’re just waiting for the credits to roll on their deal now. There’s no appetite for anything new.”

The streaming giant’s recent deal with King Charles III and Idris Elba for a documentary on The King’s Trust is also understood to have complicated its ongoing relationship with Harry and Markle, raising potential conflict-of-interest concerns.

While Markle’s As Ever lifestyle brand has shown signs of commercial success – her wine and cookie range reportedly sold out online – marketing experts have criticized it for lacking depth.

Source: MEGA

Prince Harry tried to reassure her despite the poor ratings.

Harry, who retains two modest-paying roles with Travalyst and BetterUp, has returned to charity work.

Last month, he visited Angola with The Halo Trust, echoing his tragic mother’s legacy by walking through a minefield.

However, his philanthropic efforts are unlikely to cover the couple’s mounting expenses.

Their nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom home in Montecito carries an annual mortgage estimated at $400,000, with additional staffing costs of $230,000.

Security, which Harry deems essential due to his military service, reportedly costs around $4million annually.

With Spotify and Netflix gone, and no clear new revenue stream, royal expert Norman Baker said their options are shrinking.

He declared: “They’ve done the big hits – the podcast, the book. There’s nothing else to sell apart from themselves.”

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