Two British priests face an online backlash after criticizing Meghan Markle’s £112 gourmet chocolate Advent calendar. Several outlets report that supporters of the Duchess of Sussex responded with abusive comments directed at the clergy following the criticism.
The coverage ties the dispute to Markle’s holiday marketing, including an online advert in which she appears in expensive clothing and jewellery. Outlets differ in emphasis: some focus on the level and impact of harassment, while others frame the story as a wider split among audiences reacting to the calendar—some praising it while others object to its pricing and presentation. A “battle” or online clash is described between Meghan’s fans and the priests who voiced objections. The common thread across reports is that criticism of the calendar leads to targeted social media abuse aimed at the two priests.
Public comments and online posts are at the center of the controversy, with no single outlet presenting new evidence beyond the reported harassment and the initial clerical criticism.
