I am amazed at how polarising the interview has been and the lack of impartiality from all sides. I don't agree with the Monarchy but I also don't agree with Meghan and Harry. I am accused of being a racist by fellow liberals because of this. All because I question an ambiguous comment which is highly weaponised.
Meghan didn’t actually hear the comment, only second hand information. Harry describes it as ‘awkward’ and a ‘bit worrying’, not exactly the shocking reveal, Harry seemed to think it happened at the beginning of their relationship, her during the pregnancy, we don't know who said it but who didn't
we have no idea of context, and in reality we are left with more questions than answers. It was all sensationalist tv and assumptions. Not solid facts.
Meghan coming into the Monarchy, broke down so many walls and ceilings in the royal family and aristocracy in general. As a biracial women she was accepted into the upper echelons of a bigoted, frankly medieval world and brought about change. At the beginning I thought she was a shining light to revolutionise the Monarchy. She was given a title, patronages, had a £32million wedding, half a million baby shower, house renovations, wardrobe and security at the tax payers expense. As a republican I agree with none of it but I genuinely thought she was a step in the right direction for equality.
So despite all this positivity in her situation, she focuses on one comment made by one person (no family is perfect, but the Monarchy have said and done much worse) and instead of educatating said person at the time (as any good woke would do) and bringing about positive change. She packs up and leaves, to reveal half the story on a commercial celebrity interview, garnering as much interest and histeria as possible. Throwing the whole family under a bus to elevate her own agenda, it was divisive and incendiary.
Her joyful reaction at the end of the interview and then the released photo of marital bliss (with her husband and sons face obscured whilst she is laughing in the center) at a time where she has incited so much hate, pain and turmoil for her Husband's family is insensitive and contradictory of her message. One should have empathy and respect for others at all times.
If she really stands by the accusation and believes that she has been undermined and unfairly treated due to her race then she must hand back her titles and want for none of it.
For while she considers herself a Duchess and screams about equality, to me, she is a big part of the problem.
