"So disrespectful": Meghan Markle criticised for moving wheelchair user

Meghan Markle has been criticised online after appearing to move a person in a wheelchair without asking permission. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was met with Team Canada at the True Patriot Love Foundation breakfast on Sunday to celebrate the team before the official start of the 2025 Invictus Games. 

The Sussexes were mingling with athletes when Meghan appeared to move a team member's wheelchair, but didn't appear to ask for her permission beforehand.

In a short video clip, which was shared to Meghan's Instagram, the team member stopped talking mid-conversation as the Duchess moved her towards the group in preparation for a photograph.

The moment struck a nerve with many people online, with one writing on X, "My daughter is in a wheelchair, and someone else trying to move it is a huge NO!"

"Their wheelchair is an extension of themselves. Meghan is in her personal space and needs to stop."

Many social media users took to the comment section to agree that Markle should not have moved the wheelchair unless she gained permission beforehand.

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One said, "So rude and disrespectful!", while another questioned, "Isn't that woman in the wheelchair an athlete? Why does she need to be pushed?"

"I've had that happen it's very rude to presume you can just push someone without asking if they require assistance, disabled doesn't mean dumb," said another, while a fourth person added, "Some of the onlookers look horrified too."

Image credits: Instagram