Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making waves within the royal family yet again, this time through a seemingly calculated move captured in a photo with Jamaica's Prime Minister. The Jamaican leader has expressed a desire to lead the country out of the Commonwealth. According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a film premiere in Jamaica alongside Prime Minister Andrew Holness on a Wednesday. This move follows Prince William and Princess Kate's challenging visit to Jamaica in 2022, marked by significant anti-Commonwealth protests. Prime Minister Holness emphasized Jamaica's pride in its history and achievements, expressing a commitment to the country's development goals and aspirations for independence.
Now, columnists Andrew Pius and Sarah Vine from the Daily Mail suggest that the Sussexes are intentionally trolling the Royals with this photo. Pius, commenting on the timing, remarked that in the very week the king is entering the hospital, Prince Harry and Meghan are socializing with one of the Caribbean's most overtly Republican prime ministers. This is someone who also advocates breaking up the Commonwealth, a cherished institution for the Queen.
Vine added her perspective, stating that the Sussexes are deliberately trolling the royal family. At a time when both the Princess of Wales and King Charles are in the hospital, Prince Harry and Meghan have chosen to remain silent. Vine speculates that their strategy might involve portraying themselves as self-hating royals, expressing a conflicted relationship with their royal status. It's worth noting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed from the royal family in 2020 amid reports of discord within "The Firm." Their criticisms of royal life, as depicted in their Netflix series and Harry's memoir, have further strained relations with the Duke's family.
Pius commented on the timing, pointing out that in the same week the king is entering the hospital, Prince Harry is seen associating with one of the most openly Republican prime ministers in the Caribbean. Holness, known for his stance on breaking up the Commonwealth, raises eyebrows in light of the Queen's deep connection to the organization.
Vine added her perspective, stating that the Sussexes seem to be intentionally trolling the royal family. She noted the unusual silence from Prince Harry and Meghan, especially during a time when both the Princess of Wales and King Charles are in the hospital. In contrast to their usual expression of care for others, the couple has remained silent. Vine speculates that their strategy might involve portraying themselves as "self-hating royals," aligning with the royal family while expressing disdain for it.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family in 2020 amid reports of a rift within The Firm. Despite their departure, tensions persist, fueled by the couple's ongoing criticism of royal life in their Netflix series and Harry's forthcoming memoir.
