Jordan Pickford's wife faces backlash after Princess Diana TikTok comment
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Megan Pickford deleted a TikTok after a Princess Diana reference sparked widespread criticism.
- The post encouraged seatbelt use but was criticised for its wording and tone.
- Neither Megan nor Jordan Pickford has publicly responded to the controversy.
The 33-year-old shared a TikTok whilst travelling on a private jet to Ibiza over the weekend, where she spoke about always wearing a seatbelt.
Her caption quickly attracted criticism for invoking the late Princess of Wales, whose death remains one of the most tragic and sensitive moments in modern British history.
I love wearing my seatbelt in every environment. If it can go wrong for Princess D, it can go wrong for any of us.The post was later removed, but screenshots circulated widely across social media, prompting a wave of criticism from users who described the comparison as insensitive.
Crystal for 'protection'
Alongside the seatbelt message, Megan also revealed she had packed a crystal for what she described as extra protection during the flight.I was not messing around for this trip, protection first.The combination of the Princess Diana reference and the mention of a protective crystal sparked further discussion online, with many questioning the tone of the post.
Princess Diana's fatal crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, died on 31 August 1997 after suffering fatal injuries in a car crash inside the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris.She was travelling in the rear of a chauffeur-driven Mercedes alongside her partner, Dodi Fayed.
Investigations into the crash established that neither Diana nor Dodi was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Safety experts have long cited the tragedy when discussing the importance of seatbelt use.
Despite that broader road safety context, many social media users felt Megan's casual wording was inappropriate given the enduring public grief surrounding Diana's death.
An estimated 750M people watched Princess Diana wedding in 1981 while it is estimated that 2.5B people watched her funeral pic.twitter.com/UXdrLwWpFQ
— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) January 28, 2024
Holiday follows England's World Cup campaign
Megan's Ibiza trip comes shortly after England's run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, where the Three Lions were knocked out by Argentina.Throughout the tournament, Megan attracted considerable attention online for documenting life with the England squad's families and showcasing her designer wardrobe, earning media coverage that labelled her the "Queen of the WAGs."
It remains unclear whether Jordan Pickford accompanied his wife on the Ibiza trip, with Premier League clubs now returning to pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.
As of now, neither Megan nor Jordan Pickford has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding the deleted TikTok.
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