**Meghan Markle Branded a ‘Cruel Person’ After Laughing at Stumbling Runway Model at Paris Fashion Week**
*Published: October 7, 2025, 2:05 p.m. ET*
Meghan Markle has come under fire after being caught on camera laughing at a runway model who stumbled during a recent fashion show, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex paused her promotional activities for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, to attend Paris Fashion Week. She was seated front row at the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2026 show on Saturday, October 4.
### The Incident at Balenciaga
While Markle shared a carefully curated video on Instagram showcasing her preparations and arrival at the controversial luxury brand’s show, a different clip has gone viral for a far less flattering reason.
In the video, Markle appears in a sleek white monochrome outfit, her brunette hair slicked back into a low bun, complemented by minimal makeup and accessories. Her attention is focused on the runway when she reacts physically to something happening out of frame.
Markle’s shoulders shudder, and she makes an “Oh!” expression, quickly covering her mouth with her hand—an action that clearly conceals a laugh. She then leans over and whispers to her friend Markus Anderson.
### Social Media Backlash
The clip sparked a wave of criticism on social media, where users branded the duchess as “a cruel person” and revisited her history of what they termed “inappropriate laughter.”
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented sarcastically, “Very sympathetic. A real mark of a good person, eh?”
Another reprimanded Markle’s attempt to hide the laughter, writing, “And then she very quickly realized how inappropriate and cruel that was. Too little, too late.”
A third user questioned, “Why does she find such joy in others tripping or falling…”
### Past Incidents Spotlighted
Critics pointed to previous incidents where Markle reportedly laughed at others’ misfortunes, including moments when her young niece, Princess Charlotte, fell while standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the Royal Family and was “clearly hurt.”
Others recalled an episode where a guard fell during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
One user remarked, “Inappropriate laughter (usually at someone else’s misfortune) is the only spontaneous thing Meghan does. All the rest is calculated and performative.”
Another added, “She’s a terrible person. Always laughing at other people’s misfortunes. She laughed at Princess Charlotte. A child.”
### Controversy Surrounding Markle’s Paris Trip
Markle’s visit to Paris has not been well-received on social media overall. In the Instagram video she shared from the Balenciaga show evening, viewers criticized her “bizarre” walk.
More scrutiny came from a seemingly carefree clip where she puts her feet up inside her car as it drives past several famous Parisian bridges—including the Pont Alexandre III and the Pont des Invalides.
Notably, the car also passed the Pont d’Alma, near the Pont d’Alma tunnel—infamous as the site of the 1997 car crash that killed Princess Diana, Prince Harry’s mother.
Many branded Markle’s inclusion of this snippet in her montage as “utterly bewildering” and “insensitive beyond belief.”
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Meghan Markle’s actions at Paris Fashion Week and the subsequent social media fallout highlight the ongoing public scrutiny she faces as both a member of the royal family and a public figure pursuing her own ventures.
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