In the new film adaptation of The Little Mermaid, the audience saw a ridicule of Kate Middleton

You may be aware that the Duchess of Sussex and the Princess of Wales have a strained relationship, leading to the media often focusing on their rivalry. However, it seems that Meghan Markle has come out on top this time. In the next few minutes, I’ll tell you how Kate Middleton was mocked and what this has to do with the upcoming adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

Kate Middleton ridiculed

It’s no secret that the release of a new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale caused a lot of noise on the Web. After all, as you probably already know, the main role in the film “The Little Mermaid” is played by black actress Halle Bailey. Alas, for many people, such a casting for the main role caused discontent.

As you know, in the history of cinema, mermaids were played in most cases by actresses with white skin. As for the familiar Ariel, thanks to the Disney studio, for many, her image necessarily consists of white skin and bright red hair. But, apparently, the choice of Holly for the lead role was not so accidental.

So, for example, one of the critics present at the press screening of The Little Mermaid believes that Kate Middleton was ridiculed in the film. But how could a royal be involved, you ask. As you know, in order to go to land, the heroine of the fairy tale had to part with her voice. As for the mockery of the Princess of Wales, it lies in the first dialogue between Prince Eric and Ariel.

Name Katherine

So, the heir to the throne is trying to find out the name of the mysterious stranger. The first option that comes to his mind is Diana. The second attempt Eric decides to try with the name Katherine (full name Kate Middleton). Ariel, at the mention of the latter, reacts with complete disgust.

Perhaps it is obvious that the names were not taken by chance. In addition, it is also noteworthy that the Little Mermaid reacted to the name of Diana more calmly than to Catherine. At the same time, according to the critic, there is nothing in the film itself that would explain such a reaction of Ariel.

In addition, the words of Meghan Markle herself deserve special attention. Back in 2021, Prince Harry’s wife admitted to Oprah Winfrey that she identified herself with the heroine of The Little Mermaid. “I thought, ‘My God, she’s falling in love with a prince. And as a result, he loses his voice, ” – we are talking about the tense relationship between the royal family and the Duchess of Sussex.