Prince Harry defends Meghan Markle against British press attacks
Harry sent a strong message after the publication and manipulation of a private letter from Meghan.
Harry launched a strong message after the publication and manipulation of a private letter from Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry will not allow anyone to harm Meghan Markle, no one.
Through a statement, the Duke of Sussex addressed the British tabloid press for what he called a "ruthless" campaign against Meghan. Royals have been confirmed to be taking legal action over the publication of a private letter written by the Duchess.
"As a couple, we believe in media freedom and in the presentation of objective and truthful information. We consider it a cornerstone of democracy and in the current state of the world, at all levels. Never before have we needed responsible media" Harry's statement begins.
"Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press, campaigning against people without thinking about the consequences, a ruthless campaign that has escalated over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son, "he added.
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"There is a human cost to this relentless propaganda, specifically when it is deliberately false and malicious, and although we have continued to put on a brave face, as many of you may understand. I cannot begin to describe how painful this has been. Because in the era Today's digital press fabrications are being reused as true all over the world ... Until now, we have not been able to correct the continued misrepresentations, something these select media outlets have been aware of and thus exploited daily and sometimes hourly. "
The statement continues: "It is for this reason that we are taking legal action, a process that takes many months. The positive coverage of the past week compared to these same publications exposes the double standards of this type of press that it has vilified almost daily. , for the past nine months. They have fabricated lie after lie at her expense simply because she was not visible during maternity leave. She is the same woman she was a year ago on our wedding day, just as she is the same woman as have seen on this tour of Africa. "
"For these select media outlets, this is a game, and one that we have been unwilling to play from the beginning. I have silently witnessed their suffering in private for a long time. To back off and do nothing would be contrary to everything we believe in." says Harry.
"This particular legal action relies on an incident in a lengthy and disturbing pattern of behavior by the British tabloid media. The content of a private letter was published illegally in an intentionally destructive manner to manipulate the reader and further the agenda of the media group in question. In addition to illegally publishing this private document, they deliberately edited it, strategically omitting select paragraphs, specific sentences, and even singular words to mask the lies they had perpetuated for over a year. "
"There comes a point where all you have to do is confront this behavior, because it destroys people and destroys lives. In short, it is bullying, it scares and silences people. We all know that this is not acceptable, in No level. We will not and cannot believe in a world where there is no responsibility for this, "Harry says. "Although this action may not be safe, it is the correct one. Because my greatest fear is that history will repeat itself."
This is where Harry made a clear reference to the death of his mother, Princess Diana: "I have seen what happens when someone I love becomes merchandise to the point where they are no longer treated or viewed as real people. I lost my mother and now I see my wife fall victim to the same powerful forces. "
Prince Harry concludes by saying "We thank the public for their continued support. We really appreciate it. Even though it may not seem like it, we really need it."
A legal representative for the Dukes of Sussex revealed:
"We have taken legal action against the Mail on Sunday and its parent company, Associated Newspapers, for the intrusive and illegal publication of a private letter written by the Duchess of Sussex, which is part of a campaign by this media group to deliberately publish stories. derogatory about her, as well as about her husband. Given the refusal of the associated newspapers to solve this problem satisfactorily, we have taken action to correct this violation of privacy, the infringement of copyright and the aforementioned media agenda. "
This legal case is being privately financed by Harry and Meghan, and awaiting a court ruling. The financial benefits after payment of damages will be donated to a charity against bullying.
