An old video of Meghan Markle during a hiking trip has gone viral again after Princess Kate reached a major personal milestone.
The renewed attention came shortly after the Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge, trekking 23 miles in less than 24 hours. The challenge involved climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales — Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon — in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Kate’s achievement was widely praised online, with many people congratulating her for taking on the demanding trek for a cause that appears especially meaningful to her. Reports said she completed the challenge with support from Mountain Rescue along the way.
As praise for Kate spread across social media, some users began resharing an older clip of Meghan from the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries. In the video, Meghan is seen making her way down a hillside by sliding carefully and using her hands for support, while Prince Harry jokes that she is happy going uphill but does not enjoy going down.
The resurfaced clip quickly drew mixed reactions. Some social media users used it to make comparisons between Meghan and Kate, while others pushed back against that tone and argued that Kate’s achievement should be celebrated without putting Meghan down.
Several commenters defended Meghan, saying there was no need to turn one woman’s achievement into criticism of another. Others felt the constant comparisons between royal women had become unnecessary and unfair.
Meanwhile, Kate’s milestone remained the main focus for many royal watchers. On Sunday, she was welcomed at the finish by Prince William, their children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — as well as her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother, James Middleton.
According to Kensington Palace, they believe the expedition may have been a royal first, with the Princess of Wales becoming the first member of the Royal Family to complete the Three Peaks Challenge. The royal family’s official social media account also marked the occasion with a message congratulating her.
In the end, the moment sparked two conversations at once: admiration for Kate’s charity effort, and a wider debate about how quickly online comparisons can take over the story.
