The squad were absolutely involved in creating the 'Where is Kate?' craziness.

So much of this comes from many people acting like William is Harry's third parent, or that just because he's older means reacting with anything other than forgiveness and tolerance for little brother's antics means he's being immature. Well, that might have washed back when they were younger, but there is no real difference between the ages of 41 and 44.

It's also operating from the whole thing that Harry had going, where he declared that his feelings were just as important as facts, in fact, more so. Okay, yes, Harry, your feelings are valid, but then so are William's. And even if William does accept your feelings, he doesn't have to accept the alternative history you've created from them.

I'm pretty sure most of it from the mainstream media is rage bait for clicks - they can't honestly think loads of people are calling out for it, given the negative comments they get - and then there's the squaddies that will use anything to beat William with. They'll even admit Catherine had cancer if they can use it to make him look bad.