Last year, when Meghan and Harry proudly announced their daughter's name as Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, my skepticism meter went off the charts. Lilibet, the Queen's cherished childhood nickname, suddenly became fair game. Call me old-fashioned, but using your great-grandmother's intimate moniker for a public relations stunt seems a bit tasteless. Piers Morgan, the ever-vocal former Good Morning Britain host, hit the nail on the head when he reacted to the claims that the Queen was allegedly furious. "Wow, so they lied about having her support. Imagine doing that to the Queen as she neared the end of her life. Just disgusting," he said, and I couldn't agree more.
According to royal expert Robert Hardman's new book, The Queen was reportedly as angry as ever over Harry's assertion that they had her blessing. One palace aide even described Her Majesty as being bounced into a position where she felt she couldn't say no. Seriously, bouncing a 94-year-old into a corner for personal gain? That's a new low, even for the Sussexes.
Let's not forget that this is the same couple who claimed they wanted out of the royal limelight for a quiet life, yet here they are, making headlines with their manipulative tactics. Meghan plays the victim card when it suits her, yet happily leans on her royal status when it's convenient.
The excuse of a loving tribute to justify naming their daughter Lilibet is as believable as a fairy tale. If it were a genuine tribute, why not approach the Queen and ask for her blessing directly? Instead, they chose a sneaky, underhanded approach that reeks of self-promotion and arrogance.
What adds fuel to the fire is the alleged legal threat against anyone questioning their version of events. Not only did they pull the wool over the Queen's eyes, but they also tried to strong-arm the public into believing their narrative. This, my friends, is a shameful display of bullying behavior from a couple claiming to champion compassion.
Now, let's zoom out and look at the bigger picture. This incident isn't just one hypocritical move from Harry and Meghan; it's part of a series. They preach about privacy while craving attention, claim financial independence while clinging to their royal connections, and portray themselves as victims. Enough is enough. It's high time the Sussexes face real consequences for their actions.
The Queen and the entire royal family deserve respect, not to be treated like pawns in Harry and Meghan's publicity chess game. In my opinion, there should be a thorough and impartial inquiry into incidents like these. The Sussexes can't continue to get away with hollow statements and manipulation. It's time to hold them accountable for their behavior and ensure the royal family is protected from being exploited.
