The cruel headlines that precipitated Meghan Markle's escape from the UK
The decision to abandon his royal obligations was an unexpected announcement for the Crown, but something could be sensed due to the media harassment.
Meghan Markle captured looks and headlines from the moment her courtship and subsequent engagement with Prince Harry of England, sixth in the line of succession to the British Crown, came to light. The actress, a beautiful woman from Hollywood, broke into British royalty like a breath of fresh air that came to renew the traditional monarchy, something that has already happened in the rest of Europe with Sofia from Sweden, Mette-Marit from Norway or the Letizia Ortiz herself.
All have had to suffer criticism from public opinion and social networks, but Markle has been the only one who has stood up to the voracious insults of the English tabloids, famous for their special cruelty. Last October Harry, Duke of Sussex, accused the press of waging a "relentless campaign" against his wife. In a comprehensive statement, the grandson of Elizabeth II of England said the couple was forced to take legal action after seeing that the press has continued to publish "one lie after another." A tense situation that ended with the decision to take a "step back" from representing the British Royal Household and settle in Canada, temporarily?
Is Meghan Markle exaggerating? Bryony Gordon, a journalist for The Telegraph, considers that the dukes' decision could be related to the current state of mental health of the marriage - alluding to the stress they live with due to the continuous media siege - and for having become "a sack of blows for a misogynistic and racist country ". What can't be denied is that fitting in in the UK has been especially difficult for Meghan. Proof of this are some headlines related to her "dubious" lifestyle or comparisons with Kate Middleton, considered an example to follow for the British and a perfect lady.
The comparisons and stories about the feud between Kate and Meghan are endless. "Why can't Meghan Markle stop touching her pregnant belly? Experts are tackling the question across the country: Is it pride, vanity, acting, or a New Age bonding technique with your child?" The Daily Mail toned down with Kate, a pregnant belly stroking "while finishing her royal duties before her maternity leave."
The Daily Express wondered in 2017 if the Duchess of Cambridge ate avocado to curb morning sickness during her pregnancy, but with the future Duchess of Sussex she went further: "The avocado that Meghan Markle likes so much is linked to abuse against children. human rights and causes droughts; the shame of millennials. "
The same media celebrated that Kate and Guillermo recovered for their wedding in 2011 the lily of the valley, a flower widely used in Victorian times and a classic of British royalty. But at Meghan and Harry's wedding, The Daily Express headlined: "The Royal Wedding: How Meghan Markle's Flowers Could Have Put Princess Charlotte's Life In Danger," as the girl carried a small bouquet that included this species. "Lily of the valley is a highly poisonous plant and ingestion could be fatal. As Meghan's bridesmaids were so young, having this flower on your head could be considered a dangerous decision."
Also at their respective weddings, Middleton was reported to have asked that her favorite scented candles and toiletries from the luxurious English brand Jo Malone be brought to Westminster Abbey. Instead they spoke of Meghan as "the dictatorial bride who wanted air fresheners for the dank Chapel of St. George ... but from the palace they said no."
The tabloid hatred of Meghan is long overdue. As soon as the couple's courtship was known, the Daily Mail made fun of the actress and her origins with the headline "Harry's girl has (almost) left Compton", in reference to the movie Straight outta Compton in which six young black men left Compton - one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles - are trying to find a place in the world of the rap industry.
"Heartless", "climb" or "viper" are just one example of the many insults that Meghan has received in recent years taking advantage of the bad relationship with her father Thomas Markle, who does not stop with his leaks to the press despite his request daughter in a letter that he also leaked.
The straw that perhaps broke the camel's back was the tweet from Danny Baker, host of British radio BBC Radio 5, who was fired after posting an old photo of a couple with a baby chimpanzee comparing little Archie, the baby Meghan and Harry, with the animal. In a documentary on ITV television aired last October, Meghan confessed her suffering from the slander and said that her British friends had already warned her that the tabloid press would "destroy" her life.
