In a stunning turn of events, fans of Prince William and Kate Middleton have turned against the royal couple, branding their latest video attempt as “cringe” and unoriginal. This backlash comes hot on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s viral moments at a Beyoncé concert, which seemingly rattled Kensington Palace to the core.

In a desperate bid to appear relatable, William and Kate released a dull garden video, featuring Kate awkwardly discussing environmentalism and asking William about trees, a scene many viewers found painfully forced and uninspiring. Critics quickly pounced, labeling the couple’s attempt to mimic Harry and Meghan as a “performative act” that fell flat and felt out of touch with reality.

The Daily Beast’s Tom Sykes led the charge, calling the video “damn annoying” and highlighting the glaring contrast between the royals’ privileged lifestyle and the average person’s struggles. Social media erupted with mockery, as even staunch royalists expressed their disbelief at the couple’s apparent competition with the Sus𝑠e𝑥es. Comments flooded in, with one user sarcastically suggesting that most people are more concerned with paying bills than frolicking in nature.

Sykes’ scathing critique did not stop there; he condemned the “smugness” of the video and warned that this cringe-fest was just the first installment of a four-part series, leaving audiences bracing for more. The royal couple’s attempts to project a down-to-earth image have backfired spectacularly, with many calling for them to step up their game.

As criticism mounts, it’s clear that the royal couple’s efforts to compete with Harry and Meghan have only made them the subject of ridicule, forcing royal watchers to question their authenticity. The backlash is real, and the royal family may need to reconsider their strategy before they become an even bigger laughingstock.