The royal family has courted controversy once again, this time over the curious deletion of a statement made by Prince Harry's former communications secretary over 7 years ago. According to Sky News, the royal family appears to have removed a statement released by Jason Knauf, the former Kensington Palace communications secretary, which had defended Meghan Markle from a wave of abuse and harassment from the press and internet trolls.
The statement, dated November 8, 2016, came just days after Harry went public about his relationship with Meghan. The announcement, which is no longer accessible, asserted that a line had been crossed with Meghan becoming the victim of a similar onslaught of abuse and harassment that Harry's own family had allegedly faced.
Interestingly, the statement did not identify the specific trolls and claimed victimhood from unnamed antagonists. Some of the content has been hidden from the public, likely due to the sensitive nature of the situation.
The deletion of this statement has allegedly angered Prince Harry, who now seeks to address the issue directly with his father, King Charles III. Harry and Meghan are also reportedly unhappy with the portrayal of Meghan's biography and the choice of pictures on the royal website, which includes a link to their personal site, effectively giving them free publicity.
Legal experts suggest that the removal of the statement was likely an attempt to avoid entanglement in Harry's ongoing legal cases against the British media. However, this explanation does not sit well with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who appear to be ever-ready for a fight, especially with the ongoing tensions between Harry and the King.
It's a complex and evolving situation within the royal family, with Prince Harry's continued pursuit of legal battles against the media and his apparent dissatisfaction with the family's handling of his and Meghan's portrayal in the public eye. As the saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the relationship between Harry and the King will navigate these latest developments.
