Harry and Meghan have been in New York promoting mental health. Yet their personal attacks on the Royal Family are disgraceful, writes RICHARD EDEN. What about William and Kate’s mental well-being?

Harry and Meghan’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment of William and Kate undermines their high-profile commitment to promoting mental health, says Richard Eden.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in New York on Tuesday to warn about the dangers of social media.

But in a scathing newsletter for Palace Confidential, Eden suggests the Duke of Sussex and his wife have done little to support the mental wellbeing of his brother William, the Prince of Wales, or his wife Catherine.

The Welsh ‘had to endure the most disgraceful personal criticism of Harry and Meghan on television and in Harry’s book while being unable to respond publicly’, writes The Daily Mail’s Diary Editor.

Heads back from laughter and into happier times Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry launch their new campaign called Heads Together in 2016

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to join young people at an emotions and relationships workshop in Birmingham

Kate spent time talking to young people at Factory Works in Birmingham for World Mental Health Day

He also takes Harry and Meghan’s online fans to task for claiming – without foundation – that William and Catherine somehow failed to support Meghan when she faced her own difficulties as a member of the royal family.

It’s a far cry from 2016, when Prince William, Prince Harry and Catherine united as they launched their Heads Together campaign to raise awareness of mental illness and related issues.

They broke into laughter together as they showed off the blue headbands that runners would wear during the London Marathon in support of their new venture.

“This was the royal trio’s biggest joint project for their charity, the Royal Foundation, and the light-hearted launch event was typical of the fun they always seem to have when working together for good causes,” writes Eden.

Today things are very different. They looked worlds apart as they celebrated World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Birmingham, where they held a forum for young people which focused on the importance of understanding emotions and building positive relationships.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, made their own contribution more than 3,000 miles away in New York.

“William and Catherine had to put up with even more snark from Harry and Meghan’s cheerleaders,” writes Eden.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were 3,000 miles away in New York. They also supported World Mental Health Day, with Meghan saying she was moved to tears by the damage to young people caused by social media.

Prince Harry and Meghan were critical of the royal family in their interview with Oprah

‘They claimed the Welsh’s concern for mental health issues was only skin deep as they ‘failed’ to support Meghan when she was struggling

‘It is extremely unfair. Harry previously praised his brother for encouraging him to seek help when he experienced mental challenges after serving in Afghanistan.

‘What about William and Catherine’s own mental well-being?

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