Prince Harry's Bombshell Declaration is unprecedented for the Royals
"Nothing like that has never been done by a member of the royal family before."
In a surprise movement that shocked many insiders of the palace,Prince Harry andMeghan murder thanked their officialTour of Africa Tuesday, when they dropped a legal bomb that focused on the increasingly controversial relationship of the couple with the British media. Harry has published a detailed andHighly loaded statement About the cover of the British tabloids of Meghan on the official website of the Duke and the duchess in a truly unprecedented movement. "Nothing like this one has never been done by a member of theRoyal family Previously, "The Initiate of the Palace told me.
According to my source, the announcement has been scheduled to coincide with Meghan's judicial action initiated againstMail Sunday, accusing the newspaper illegallyPublish a private letter She wrote to her father,Thomas MarkleShortly after her marriage in Harry in 2018. The excerpts of the handwritten letter, five pages appeared alongside an interview with Thomas inMail Sunday and theDaily mailOnline in February 2019.
Harry addressed the details of the continuation of his statement, which was posted at the forefront of their African tour. "The content of a private letter was illegally published in a destructive way intentionally to manipulate you, from the reader and to continue the agenda of the Division of the Multimedia Group in question," read the statement. "In addition to their illegal publication of this private document, they voluntarily misleaded you by strategically omitting selected paragraphs, specific phrases and even singular words to hide the lies they had perpetuated for more than a year. "
Then he added, "I am a silent witness to his private suffering too long. Go back and nothing would be contrary to everything we believe. So far, we have not been unable to correct continuous statements - Something that these select media outputs have been aware and have been exploited daily and sometimes time. "
Some royal insiders are worried about Harry's explosive declaration will eclipse all the positive efforts made on the trip to the couple. "The Duke and Duchess have made a wonderfully well connected with anyone they met and paid attention to important issues, such aseradicate the world of landmines And the importance of empowerment and education in the life of girls, "said my source." That's why this announcement very strongly formulated at this moment is so surprising. It is bound to distract from the tour. "
Royal insids have also been shocked by Harry choosing to significantly compare Meghan press coverage at theruthless harassment his mother,princess diana, endured during his life. "I saw what happens when I love that someone I like is used to the point that they are no longer treated or considered a real person," he wrote. A line of his statement was particularly hint: "Ilost my mother And now, I look at my wife who falls victim to the same powerful forces. "
The prince noted that his "the deepest fear is history repeats itself".
The Royal News Editor of ITVChris ship said to the viewers that he was "astonished" by the ferocity and timing of Harry's statement.
After a disastrous summer where Harry and Meghan were prey to aNightmare of public relations After another, the 10-day trip to Africa had been, by most of the accounts, with a focus on their charitable and defense initiatives of humans and observers from Royals thrilling with overviews (very controlled) babyARCHIE MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSORDuring a trip to Capetown last week.
"Harry had mentioned the mistake of the princess so significantly and touching last week when he traced his steps while walking in a field of landmines. It was a poignant reminder of what a positive impact Diana had on An important issue, "says a minor of a palace. "To resurrect all the ugliness of Diana harassment suffered in the hands of Paparazzi is so sad. Harry must have his reasons to do it now, but it's pretty unfortunate for all the people involved."
Harry's anger at the British media on what he thought was an unfair treatment of Meghan started early in their relationship. In 2016, when the couple started going out with the first time, the Prince's Secretary of Communication published afirm In his warning name, the media that "a line was crossed" and condemning "abuse and harassment" directed to Meghan.
Early 2019, many of the prince's friends told me thatHarry had become more and more upset to his incapacity to buckle Meghan of the mediaDuring her pregnancy and that the couple was determined to keep their private family life. In his most recent statement, Harry has thought about this concern: "Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the last victims of a British tabloid press that salaria campaigns against people without thinking about the consequences - a ruthless campaign that has increased over the past year., throughout his pregnancy and while raising our newborn son. "
Just hours before the publication of the statement, everything seemed to be business as usual for the couple.Meghan attended a charity event inJohannesburg For women victims of violence. She seemed in good condition as she told a journalist she was eager to bring together with Harry, who traveled from Malawi. "It lacks so much,"noted.
Schillings, the law firm representing Meghan, announced the Duchessfiled a request for support versusThe mail and its parent company has associated newspapers on the alleged abusive of private information, copyright infringement and violation of the2018 Data Protection Act. In Harry's statement, he announced that the couple will pay their own legal fees and any damages that are awarded will be given to an anti-intimidation organization.
As forMail Sunday, the newspaper said he "Stands"The story she has published and will defend the defense of this affair vigorously". And for more times happier for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, here'sThe most adorable moments of couple of Harry and Meghan.
Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.
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