The Royals Should Apologize to Meghan Sussex and Prince Harry For Feeding Them To The Wolves To Protect Prince Andrew
- L J Louis
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In recent years, the British press and royal establishment have subjected Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to a relentless barrage of negative attention. New revelations, including those from the couple’s Netflix series, expose a pattern of distortion, scapegoating, and strategic leaks carried out to shield other royals—most notably, Prince Andrew—from proper scrutiny. It’s time the press holds itself accountable and offers a sincere apology to the Sussexes for the suffering it inflicted in its effort to protect the monarchy’s own.
According to statements from Harry and Meghan, the palace’s approach toward them was one of duplicity and self-preservation. As Harry revealed, the institution “lied to protect” Prince William but refused “to tell the truth to protect” him and Meghan. Meghan, in her own words, was not only left vulnerable but was actively “fed to the wolves.” Such treatment amounts to nothing short of institutional and media ‘gaslighting’—a deliberate distortion of reality aimed at self-interest.
Commentators, friends, and even royal reporters support these claims, pointing to a pattern of negative stories briefed against the couple to deflect damaging press coverage of other members of the family. And we now know some of the dirty secrets the institution and the press kept out of the public eye for decades while publishing negative stories about Meghan in particular. Meghan’s close friend Lucy Fraser described her as a “scapegoat,” while lawyer Jenny Afia and royal reporter Omid Scobie confirm that palace staff actively contributed to the succession of negative briefings. Naturally, the couple’s growing popularity triggered palace jealousy and further fuelled these harmful narratives.
Beyond explicit attacks, the refusal to correct false stories, such as the infamous claim that Meghan made Kate cry, deepened public misperceptions. Meghan herself recounts that the reverse was true, yet the palace stood silent. Meanwhile, racism in media coverage was starkly apparent, and Harry attests that some royals simply viewed such negative press as a “rite of passage.” These revelations expose a disturbing lack of regard for basic decency in the pursuit of institutional reputation. We can deduce from the last couple of weeks' unraveling of Prince Andrew's connection to Epstein the secrets the press and the family were safeguarding as one of the driving forces behind that negative narrative about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
The Royals Should Apologize to Meghan Sussex and Prince Harry For Feeding Them To The Wolves To Protect Prince Andrew
It’s impossible to ignore how the British press continued to deflect from Prince Andrew’s damaging associations with Jeffrey Epstein, even as evidence mounted regarding his questionable connections and financial dealings. While the tabloid machine recycled old stories and manufactured outrage over Meghan and Harry’s innocuous activities, it effectively suppressed coverage of Andrew’s far more serious scandals. The recent stripping of Andrew’s royal titles (which makes these reports bizarre since only Parliament can do so, and they haven't yet) is a small step, but for far too long the press has sacrificed the Sussexes’ well-being to keep Andrew’s story off the front pages.
Despite the onslaught, Harry and Meghan charted their own path. The success of their Netflix deal and Archewell Productions (‘With Love, Meghan’ and more) showcases their commitment to meaningful work and positive cultural impact. Their efforts serve as a reminder of their resilience and drive to build a future beyond the royal bubble—a future unburdened by palace politics and tabloid hostility.
Some royal commentators now suggest that Harry and Meghan feel relieved to be out of the spotlight of royal strife. But true relief can only come when the press acknowledges its complicity. The media’s willingness to target Meghan—highlighted by almost farcical attacks on her humanitarian work in Rwanda—was not just unprofessional, it was unethical. Instead of investigating and holding Andrew accountable, the press chose distraction and deflection, inflicting lasting harm on a young family.
In the end, what does it say about the British press when its reporting prioritizes institutional loyalty over truth? The campaign against Harry and Meghan was never just about palace intrigue—it was about protecting deeply entrenched interests and shielding those with privilege from scrutiny. Moving forward, the only decent course is for the press to apologize, reevaluate its practices, and commit to reporting the facts rather than fiction. Only then can genuine healing begin for Harry, Meghan, and all those who suffer at the hands of the unchecked power of the press.
The Royals Should Apologize to Meghan Sussex and Prince Harry For Feeding Them To The Wolves To Protect Prince Andrew
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LJ Louis is an enthusiastic traveler, aspiring artist, and passionate writer of both fiction and non-fiction who loves exploring new cuisines. She is also a dedicated advocate for women's rights. With an impressive educational background, she holds a double major in psychology and criminology (BA), a Bachelor of Laws (Hons LLB), and an advanced diploma in fitness and health promotion. LJ shares her insights through engaging content on topics such as human sexuality, sex positivity, health, psychology, and even Meghan Markle.