In a surprising move, the royal family has quietly removed Prince Harry’s statement about his relationship with Meghan Markle from its official website.
This statement, originally issued in 2016, defended Meghan from racist abuse and confirmed their romance. The removal has raised questions and sparked renewed interest in the couple’s history with the royal family.
Prince Harry’s 2016 Statement
In November 2016, as rumors about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship began to swirl, the royal family issued a rare and impassioned statement.
The Kensington Communications Secretary, who also represented Prince William and Kate Middleton, released the statement on Harry’s behalf.
It condemned the wave of abuse and harassment Meghan was facing, highlighting the racial undertones in the media coverage and the outright sexism and racism from social media trolls and web article comments.
Content of the Statement
The statement read: “Meghan Markle has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment. Some of this has been very public—the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.”
Impact of the Statement
While the statement did not stop the harassment, it was a significant move by Prince Harry to publicly defend Meghan. In his 2023 memoir, “Spare,” Harry recalled the urgency and importance of issuing the statement, describing it as strong, precise, angry, and honest.
Despite its impact, the statement reportedly caused tension within the royal family, with Harry claiming that his brother, Prince William, and his father, King Charles III, were furious because they had never issued similar statements for their own partners.
Removal of the Statement
Multiple media outlets have reported that the statement has been quietly removed from the royal family’s official website. Although it can still be found through the Royal domain search engine, the link to the actual statement is broken.
This development has led to speculation about the reasons behind its removal and whether it signals a further distancing of the royal family from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Current Status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Since confirming their relationship in 2016, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced significant changes. They married in 2018 and have two children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 2. In 2020, they stepped back as senior members of the royal family and relocated to the United States.
Their decision to step down was partly influenced by the intense media scrutiny and the lack of support they felt from the royal family.
Harry’s Memoir and Repercussions
In his memoir, “Spare,” Prince Harry reflected on the statement and its aftermath. He expressed regret that it did not curb the harassment Meghan faced but also highlighted the internal repercussions within the royal family.
The removal of the statement from the royal website is seen by some as an attempt to erase or rewrite parts of this contentious history.
Conclusion
The quiet removal of Prince Harry’s statement about Meghan Markle from the royal website marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of their relationship with the royal family.
As Harry and Meghan continue to carve out their own path, the legacy of this statement and its impact on their lives and the royal family remains significant.
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