Stephen Colbert Faces Backlash Over Late-Night Show Cancellation Amid Royal Ties

Prince William faced criticism online for an awkward moment where he did not offer his wife, Kate Middleton, a hand while she entered a carriage during a visit, fueling speculation about their relationship amid her recovery from cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert's late-night show was canceled, with some attributing the downfall to his close ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and his frequent jokes targeting Prince William and Kate Middleton, which sparked backlash from royal supporters. Colbert's humor, including jokes about Kate Middleton related to affair rumors and his tequila-drinking interview with Harry, drew legal threats and public criticism, leading to his apology for making light of sensitive issues. Additionally, the animated show Family Guy satirized Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, comparing their marriage to historical atrocities, continuing the couple's history of being targets in popular media. The term "Markled" has emerged on social media to describe the negative impact of association with Harry and Meghan, as reflected in the discourse around Colbert's cancellation and other controversies involving the Sussexes and the royal family.