Meghan’s staff apologise for Instagram error after eagle-eyed fans spot ‘hiccup’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry set up their official Instagram page to post about causes they are passionate about, and they have now started to share inspiring quotes from some of the people they admire.

But eagle-eyed fans spotted an error in their latest offering, resulting in the couple’s staff posting an apology.

They shared a powerful quote from Maya Angelou, an American poet, singer, civil rights activist, which Meghan cited during her speech on the first day of her Africa Royal Tour.

Just like the rest of us, the royal staff aren’t immune from the odd typo every now and again, and accidentally wrote ‘women’ instead of ‘woman’ in the opening line.

It reads: “Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”

After realising their mistake staff posted an apology and explained they were reposting it as they wanted to make sure it was right so people could continue to share it.

The updated comment said: “We post inspiring words like these so you can enjoy them, remember them, and share them – all the more reason to ensure they’re accurate. We are reposting because of a typo in the previous quote card.

“Apologies for the hiccup, and many thanks to those of you who flagged it for us! We do hope you’ll keep and share these powerful words from Maya Angelou. The Sussex Digital Team.”

Despite the error fans absolutely loved the moving quote and took to the comment section to thank the team for sharing.

One wrote: “Loving this even more second time around.”

Another added: “Fabulous quote and hugely inspiring.”

A third replied: “Thanks for correcting. it’s important to own up to our mistakes love you guys.”

The original caption on the photograph said: “Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, civil rights activist and was hailed as a new kind of memoirist – inspiring people around the world as one of the first African-American women who openly discussed their personal life in order to help others.

“These words, used in The Duchess’ speech on the opening day of the Southern Africa Tour in Nyanga, South Africa, surrounded by the inspiring Mbokobo girls, should always be a reminder that no matter how big or small, your voice has a purpose.”