Prince William’s upcoming appearance on Clarkson’s Farm has reignited criticism over his public image, especially given the host’s history of misogynistic remarks about Meghan Sussex. On March 26, 2025, William visited Folly Farm in Somerset to support mental health awareness in farming. The visit aligned with his new role as patron of We Are Farming Minds, a charity backed by the Duchy of Cornwall. However, the decision to film with Jeremy Clarkson’s team left many questioning his judgment.

William was joined by Clarkson’s co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland, who shared laughs with the prince as cameras rolled. William mentioned that his son Prince George watches the show and joked that Kaleb should “mind his language.” That lighthearted moment quickly turned sour online. Critics argued Clarkson was a poor choice of collaborator for the future king. After all, he once publicly fantasized about humiliating Meghan Sussex.

Jeremy Clarkson’s Attacks on Meghan Sussex Have a Long History

Clarkson’s hateful campaign against Meghan did not start with his infamous 2022 column. As early as 2018, Clarkson criticized her in The Sun (a media outlet owned by Rupert Murdoch), writing that she had gone from “a breath of fresh air to the wicked witch.” That article foreshadowed his later, more disturbing rant in December 2022, where he wrote that he hated Meghan “on a cellular level.” He added that he dreamed of her being paraded naked through the streets while crowds threw excrement at her. Over 25,000 complaints were filed with the UK press regulator, prompting an investigation.

Quote from Jeremy Clarkson expressing violent hatred toward Meghan Markle alongside a photo of Clarkson. The quote includes a disturbing fantasy about Meghan being paraded naked while crowds shout “Shame!” and throw excrement at her. Text below notes that the column received over 25,000 complaints and was ruled sexist and discriminatory by UK press regulator IPSO.

Clarkson issued a brief apology on X, describing it as a clumsy Game of Thrones reference. Later, he sent a private apology to Prince Harry. However, Meghan and Harry rejected it, calling it part of a “long-standing pattern of hate.” IPSO ruled the article sexist and ordered The Sun to issue a public correction. Yet, Clarkson faced no professional consequences. He kept his show, his column, and his platform. Curiously, the media doesn’t scrutinize his show or episodes the way they constantly do Meghan and Harry.

The Royal Family Remained Silent While the Media Targeted Meghan

While Clarkson’s hate-filled column sparked outrage, the royal family did not denounce it. Queen Camilla had even invited Clarkson to a private Christmas lunch days before the article was published. That party also included Piers Morgan, another outspoken critic of Meghan. Royal staff issued no public statement, no clarification, and certainly no defense of Meghan.

A split image showing Queen Camilla at a private lunch with Jeremy Clarkson, Piers Morgan, and others, alongside a headline reporting Clarkson met with Camilla days before publishing a hate-filled article about Meghan Markle.
Clarkson met Queen Camilla days before publishing his viral hate piece on Meghan.

This silence contrasted sharply with the palace’s swift legal action in 2020 when Tatler published a mildly critical article about Princess Catherine. The palace demanded edits and issued public complaints. The contrast revealed that the Firm would defend some members of the family but not others.

William’s Clarkson Appearance Shows Where He Stands

By agreeing to appear on Clarkson’s Farm, Prince William sent a message. Whether intentional or not, he appeared to endorse a man who had encouraged public abuse toward his brother’s wife. Social media reacted instantly. Critics called William spineless and accused him of showing his true colors. Others questioned whether Prince George should be watching Clarkson’s content, given the show’s often crude language and the host’s history of sexism.

This wasn’t the first time Clarkson and William’s circles overlapped. Clarkson had invited William to his farm back in 2021 in a Sun column, responding to William’s environmental statements. William didn’t accept at the time. But now, with cameras rolling and mental health messaging in the background, William gave Clarkson’s show royal approval.

A Missed Opportunity for Accountability and Change

Prince William had a chance to show leadership. He could have declined to appear on Clarkson’s show or asked Amazon to distance itself from Clarkson’s sexist rhetoric. He could have spoken about hate speech and mental health. But he didn’t.

Instead, he laughed with Clarkson’s colleagues on camera, passed along a message from Prince George, and pretended that the past didn’t exist. His silence wasn’t neutral. It reinforced the palace’s long-standing refusal to stand up for Meghan, even as public figures like Clarkson profited from targeting her.

If the monarchy wants to be modern and inclusive, it must do more than pose for cameras. It must take real action to condemn hate and support those harmed by it.

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The Royal Family Cannot Ignore Misogyny

Prince William’s appearance on Clarkson’s Farm shines a harsh light on the royal family’s public values. If the Firm claims to support women and promote mental health, then silence in the face of hate undermines that message.

Meghan Sussex faced relentless abuse from the press—racism, misogyny, and even violent fantasies printed in national papers. Jeremy Clarkson’s 2022 column, in which he described dreaming of Meghan being paraded naked while crowds hurled excrement at her, drew over 25,000 complaints. Yet the palace offered no public defense. Queen Camilla even hosted Clarkson at a private lunch days before the article was published.

Instead of distancing himself from Clarkson’s platform, Prince William agreed to appear on his show. That decision sends a message—whether intended or not—that misogyny can be overlooked for media exposure.

The connection runs deeper. Rupert Murdoch, who owns The Sun where Clarkson’s article ran, also quietly paid Prince William a “very large sum” in 2020 to settle a phone-hacking lawsuit.

William had an opportunity to show leadership by rejecting this collaboration. Instead, he aligned himself with a man who promoted public humiliation of his brother’s wife. That choice undercuts any royal message about inclusion or compassion.

If the monarchy wants to be seen as modern and moral, it must show consistency. Defending women and condemning hate cannot depend on who the target is.

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