The news of Princess Catherine’s graceful return to work after a 9-month hiatus has sent Meghan Markle into a full-blown fury. Catherine’s quiet yet powerful re-entry into royal duties post-chemotherapy hasn’t only reignited a project but has also managed to steal the spotlight Meghan has been so desperately trying to hold on to.

Catherine hosted a first official meeting since last December at Windsor Castle, a gathering focused on a deeply personal early years initiative. It was her first after battling through preventative chemotherapy, a personal challenge that she revealed in a touching video just days before.

Without much fanfare, the Princess picked up right where she left off, focusing on the project that means the world to her, and the world is watching. Cue the sound of frustration echoing through Montecito. Meghan, already struggling to keep up with Catherine’s popularity, must be seeing red. After all, it’s been ages since Catherine needed to stage an over-the-top PR stunt to grab headlines. Her mere presence is enough to get the media buzzing, and her work speaks volumes without a microphone in sight – a concept Meghan seems unable to grasp.

Let’s not forget Meghan’s infamous bookstore speech, where she strutted around with a microphone as if her words were set to change the world. Meanwhile, Catherine’s passion for early years projects continues to capture the attention of not only the media but also experts in the field. Her Centre for Early Childhood is dedicated to addressing the critical issues children face from birth to age five, and Catherine is vowed to dedicate the rest of her working life to raising awareness about it. That’s what you call commitment, not a publicity stunt disguised as passion.

But how is Monaco handling this? Meghan’s likely scheming up a next strategic bookstore visit or planning to release all photos from a previous LA children’s hospital visit, hoping that no one notices the recycled content. Maybe there’ll even be some puff pieces about how she held important meetings in a Beverly Hills Hotel conference room – you know, back when business savvy was still a thing before the funds started drying up.

And what about Prince Harry? It seems even Harry’s birthday wasn’t enough to stir excitement. Perhaps the duo couldn’t muster up the funds for a party this year, leaving them stuck with their dwindling relevance while Catherine continues to shine effortlessly. After all, Catherine doesn’t need to be out in public for the media to go into a frenzy. One simple work meeting recorded in the Court Circular is enough to generate buzz – something Meghan, with all of her staged photo-ops, could never quite achieve.

The world’s watching Catherine recover with grace and step back into her role as a dedicated member of the Royal Family, hosting meetings at Windsor, close to home and fully supported. Catherine’s making a comeback without a hint of drama, unlike someone we know. Meghan might try to grab attention with yet another puff piece or exclusive footage from a bookstore visit, but the truth is she just can’t compete.

While Catherine steadily returns to her duties, Meghan will undoubtedly be plotting her next move, convinced that a speech at a bookstore somehow makes her a better public speaker than Catherine. But here’s a reality check: Catherine doesn’t need to proclaim herself a leader; her actions speak for themselves. Meanwhile, Meghan will be left to wallow in her delusions forever, believing she’s deserving of walking ahead of Catherine in both status and style. And so, as Catherine continues to shine, Meghan remains stuck in the shadows, still trying and failing to steal the spotlight.