Prince Harry, in his memoir Spare, recalled an awkward moment from Meghan Markle's first Trooping the Colour appearance in 2018. According to Harry, Kate Middleton asked Meghan what she thought of the royal event, and Meghan jokingly replied, "Colourful." The comment was followed by what Harry described as a "yawning silence," creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. The Duke also reflected on the media-fuelled comparisons between Meghan and Kate and the tensions that later emerged within the royal family.