‘Hot’ Prince Harry steals show at match as Meghan Markle gets ‘cream,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have recently come under scrutiny with accusations of manufacturing key moments to enhance their public image for upcoming Netflix series. This critique emerged as the couple was seen attending a polo championship in Florida, where circumstances surrounding Prince Harry’s team’s victory have added fuel to the ongoing debate about their intentions and media portrayals.
The couple’s attendance at the polo event coincided with Prince Harry’s team securing a win, a moment that some observers suggest was opportunistically used to portray an image of triumph and success for their highly anticipated Netflix project. Critics argue that this sequence of events seems too timely and favorable, raising questions about the authenticity of the narrative that the couple aims to present to the public.
Speaking about the choreographed events, royal expert Dr Tessa Dunlop tells the Mirror: “Is it a Jilly Cooper novel? Or perhaps a Hollywood film? No, it’s the Sussexes providing real-life drama in the only way American ‘royalty’ can – on and off the Polo pitch. According to his Argentinian rival (and friend) Nacho Figueras, ‘Harry is a very good rider’.
She then commented: “And sure enough Haz scored the opening goal at the weekend’s charity fundraiser in Wellington. He shone off the pitch too, in white slacks and a crisp blue shirt, clinching the trophy for his team Royal Salute Sentebale.
“The choreography was exquisite and we all know why. Meghan was in charge. Sparkling in a white halter neck (a clever spin on one-time ropes of royal pearls), the Duchess was unafraid to take matters in hand, commandeering the Sentebale Polo Cup photo-ops with a deft flick of the wrist. Here is a woman comfortable both in front and behind the camera.
“Naysayers groaned at Meghan’s presumptive style. But not Netflix, who has just signed a slate of new productions with Archewell Productions, including one focused on polo – the sport of kings. In Harry and Meghan’s world, a flick of the wrist, and anything is possible,” noted the expert.
“Including true love. Irrespective of the inevitable side-sniping, the Sussexes were on dazzling form at the weekend. Hot Harry stole the show and his wife looked like the cat who got the cream. But the biggest winner is America,” mocked Dr Dunlop.
This criticism taps into broader concerns that have trailed the couple since their decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States. Since then, Harry and Meghan have been in the spotlight, not just for their personal decisions but also for how they manage their public relations and brand image. Their deal with Netflix, reportedly worth millions, tasks them with producing content that includes documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows, and children’s programming.
Given their high-profile status and the intense media scrutiny that follows them, every public appearance and personal achievement is often dissected for deeper motives. The recent win at the polo match and its potential inclusion in their Netflix series could be seen as an attempt to craft a narrative that aligns with broader themes of success and resilience that have characterized their recent endeavors.
This approach to curating their public persona is not uncommon in the realm of celebrity branding but does attract criticism when public figures are perceived as shaping their life events to fit a particular narrative. For Harry and Meghan, whose every move is watched and analyzed, the line between genuine life events and constructed public relations moments can seem blurred to the public and critics alike.