“They are so powerful”: Internet reacts to Meghan and Harry's cover of TIME magazine
"In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don't know, the Duke and Duchess feel compassion for people they don't know," says the magazine.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
The couple who stepped down from their duties as senior members of the royal family in 2020, appear on one of the magazine covers to mark the issue.
"In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the duke and duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run toward the struggle," writes @chefjoseandres #TIME100 https://t.co/2Cg39BKj1B pic.twitter.com/FhFmAW9UH1
— TIME (@TIME) September 15, 2021
Meghan wears a white button-up jumpsuit adorned with a gold watch, while Harry stands behind her in a black jumper.
The news comes as Harry celebrates his 37th birthday today and just months after the couple welcomed his second child, a daughter named Lilibet.
“In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don't know, the Duke and Duchess feel compassion for people they don't know. They don't just think. They run into the fight,” says Time writer José Andrés of the couple.
HARRY AND MEGHAN! THEY ARE SO POWERFUL pic.twitter.com/P4A40wHZDZ
— Sara ✨ (@sara_xo_) September 15, 2021
Her appearance on the cover has been praised by fans with one person tweeting: “Harry and Meghan! They are so powerful.” Another Twitter user described Harry and Meghan as "true forces for good."
"In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the duke and duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run toward the struggle," writes @chefjoseandres #TIME100 https://t.co/2Cg39BKj1B pic.twitter.com/FhFmAW9UH1
— TIME (@TIME) September 15, 2021
“An absolutely well deserved recognition! Harry and Meghan's incredible work individually and as a team is amazing," a third person wrote.
The cover has received backlash from the pair's critics. One person argued that Harry and Meghan have "zero influence" outside of the United States.
good morning everyone
— shobi☆ (@micdropkth) March 29, 2022
“Funny if it wasn't so ridiculous. Harry and Meghan have zero influence outside of the United States. Please do some research next time," they wrote on Twitter.
The couple also posed for a second photo alongside the cover. In the shot, Harry wears an olive green suit, while Meghan wears a matching olive green turtleneck and charcoal gray pants.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex flexing for @TIME 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/3xodhd4pQS
— Stephanie. (@qsteph) September 15, 2021
In his tribute to the couple, Andrew said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had been recognized by the magazine for their charitable work, particularly through their Archewell Foundation.
“They give voice to the voiceless through media production. Hand in hand with nonprofit partners, they take risks to help communities in need, offering mental health support to Black women and girls in the United States and feeding those affected by natural disasters in India and the Caribbean,” he said. .
Those who make Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world are divided into six categories: icons, pioneers, titans, artists, leaders and innovators.
Harry and Meghan have been named icons. Also on the list are singer Billie Eilish, actress Kate Winslet, athlete Simon Biles and poet Cathy Park Hong.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iiweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation, has been selected by Harry and Meghan to be on the list.
In a post on the Archewell Foundation website, the couple described her as a leader and "pioneer".
"Okonjo-Iweala has shown us that the path to ending this pandemic is lit by working together to equip all nations with equitable access to vaccines," she said.
The Duke and Duchess also acknowledged their own cover, writing that they are "honored" to be featured on the list.
