Meghan Markle’s Netflix Curtsy Mockery Sparks Fresh Fury As Jeremy Kyle Brands It Her ‘Lowest Blow’ — And Former Palace Aide Reveals What He Noticed About Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has come under renewed criticism over one of the most controversial moments from her Netflix documentary, with broadcaster Jeremy Kyle describing her exaggerated curtsy to Queen Elizabeth II as the lowest point of her public treatment of the Royal Family.

The TalkTV presenter revisited the scene during a discussion about Prince Harry and Meghan’s strained relationship with the monarchy, alongside former royal press spokesman Dickie Arbiter.

And while Kyle delivered a scathing assessment of the Duchess of Sussex’s behaviour, Arbiter drew attention to something else entirely — Prince Harry’s reaction as he sat beside his wife.

The exchange has reignited debate over a documentary moment that first divided royal watchers nearly four years ago.

Jeremy Kyle Singles Out Meghan’s ‘Lowest Blow’

Kyle’s criticism emerged during a conversation about reports that Harry and Meghan were considering apologising to Prince William and Princess Catherine over remarks made during their explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

According to an earlier Daily Express report, the Sussexes had supposedly come to regret some of their public comments about the Royal Family.

An unnamed source suggested Harry had been angry with his relatives at the time and had supported Meghan, but that the couple now recognised certain remarks had gone too far.

However, those claims have been challenged.

On October 7, PEOPLE reported that a source close to Harry and Meghan denied they were planning such an apology, describing the original report as inaccurate.

Despite that dispute, the conversation prompted Kyle to revisit a moment from the couple’s 2022 Netflix documentary.

He asked:

“Do you know what I thought was her most disgusting and lowest blow?”

His answer was Meghan’s recreation of her first curtsy to the late Queen.

The Netflix Moment That Divided Royal Watchers

In Harry & Meghan, the Duchess recalled being told that she would need to curtsy when meeting Queen Elizabeth II.

Meghan explained that Harry had raised the subject while they were travelling in a car.

Unfamiliar with royal protocol, she initially believed he was joking.

During the documentary, Meghan demonstrated how she remembered greeting the monarch, leaning into an exaggerated curtsy while spreading her arms.

She laughed as she recalled saying:

“Pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty.”

The Duchess then reflected on how overwhelming the experience had been and questioned whether she had performed the gesture correctly.

For Meghan, the anecdote appeared intended to illustrate the unfamiliar customs she encountered when entering royal life.

But critics interpreted the reenactment differently.

The documentary was released in December 2022, just three months after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, making the scene particularly sensitive for some viewers.

Kyle argued that Meghan’s humorous recreation of the encounter was disrespectful towards the late monarch.

He described it as her “most disgusting and lowest blow,” presenting the moment as an example of what he believed was her attitude towards the Royal Family.

His remarks were an expression of his personal opinion rather than evidence of Meghan’s intentions.

Dickie Arbiter Draws Attention To Harry’s Reaction

Former Buckingham Palace press spokesman Dickie Arbiter, who worked for Queen Elizabeth II, agreed with Kyle’s criticism.

Arbiter described the scene as “revolting” and said he found Meghan’s portrayal of the curtsy uncomfortable to watch.

But he also highlighted another detail.

According to Arbiter, Harry appeared uneasy while Meghan was demonstrating the gesture.

The former Palace aide suggested the Duke’s facial expression was worth noticing, particularly given his close relationship with his late grandmother.

Arbiter went on to question whether Harry had challenged Meghan about the scene privately.

He expressed doubt that Harry had objected either during filming or afterwards.

However, there is no public evidence establishing what Harry thought about the reenactment or whether the couple discussed it away from the cameras.

His expression remains open to interpretation.

Why The Curtsy Scene Remains So Controversial

The disagreement surrounding Meghan’s curtsy reflects a wider divide in how audiences have interpreted the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary.

Supporters of Meghan have viewed the anecdote as an attempt to explain how strange royal traditions can feel to someone unfamiliar with them.

The Duchess was describing her own first experience of meeting the Queen, rather than directly commenting on the monarch’s character.

Critics, however, have argued that the exaggerated gesture appeared to make light of a tradition associated with showing respect to the sovereign.

The fact that Queen Elizabeth II had died shortly before the documentary’s release added another emotional dimension to the reaction.

For Kyle and Arbiter, the scene crossed a line.

For others, it was simply an awkward recollection delivered with humour.

Neither interpretation establishes what Meghan intended when the documentary was filmed.

The Oprah Interview Continues To Cast A Shadow

The discussion also revived memories of Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.

During the televised conversation, Meghan claimed there had been concerns and conversations about how dark Archie’s skin might be before he was born.

She declined to identify the person involved, saying that revealing their identity would be damaging.

Harry also chose not to name the individual.

Following the interview, Oprah clarified that Harry had told her neither Queen Elizabeth II nor Prince Philip had participated in those conversations.

The allegations became one of the most widely discussed aspects of the interview and intensified scrutiny of the relationship between the Sussexes and the Royal Family.

Years later, speculation about reconciliation continues to generate headlines.

The latest reports about a possible apology to William and Catherine illustrate how contested those accounts remain.

While one report suggested the Sussexes were reconsidering their previous remarks, a source close to the couple subsequently denied that an apology was being planned.

Harry And Meghan’s Relationship With The Royal Family Remains Under Scrutiny

Harry and Meghan have faced years of public debate over their decision to discuss their experiences within the monarchy.

Their Oprah interview, Harry’s memoir Spare and the Netflix documentary all offered personal accounts of events that had previously remained largely private.

Those revelations attracted considerable attention but also drew criticism from commentators who believed family disagreements should not have been discussed so publicly.

The Sussexes, meanwhile, have presented their interviews and documentary as opportunities to explain their experiences in their own words.

That difference in perspective continues to shape public reaction to their relationship with the monarchy.

One Curtsy That Royal Commentators Haven’t Forgotten

Nearly four years after the documentary’s release, Meghan’s exaggerated curtsy remains one of its most recognisable moments.

Kyle’s latest criticism shows how strongly some royal commentators continue to feel about the scene.

Arbiter’s focus on Harry’s expression has added another element to the discussion, although the Duke’s private feelings cannot be determined from a brief reaction on camera.

What began as Meghan’s recollection of an unfamiliar royal tradition has become a recurring point of contention in the debate surrounding the Sussexes.

And with speculation about reconciliation continuing, the moment remains part of a much larger argument over respect, family loyalty and the public fallout from Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties.