Meghan Markle asked to ‘say’ out loud if she does not like UK
Meghan Markle has recently come under criticism for what some perceive as a slight against the UK, stemming from her decision not to accompany her husband, Prince Harry, on his upcoming trip to London. Instead, the Duchess of Sussex is planning a visit to Nigeria, a move that has sparked various interpretations and commentary about her intentions and the implications for her relationship with the UK.
Since stepping back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family in 2020, Meghan and Harry have settled in California, where they are raising their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The couple’s departure from royal duties was not without controversy; they publicly expressed concerns about how they were treated by the Royal Family, including allegations of racist attitudes towards their son, Archie.
Former newspaper editor Kelvin MacKenzie speaks about the Duchess’ latest move as she tells GB News: “Meghan has announced instead of coming to the UK to perhaps rally around the Royal Family in difficult times, both with the King and Kate, and what does she do? She nips over to Nigeria. “She keeps the title rather than coming back to the UK, she gives a V sign to the people. “She likes the title but doesn’t like the country. Why doesn’t she just say so?” she adds.
These revelations were made during a highly publicized television interview, which added to the tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. Meghan’s choice to travel to Nigeria at a time when Prince Harry is visiting London is seen by some as a deliberate decision to distance herself further from the British Royal establishment. This interpretation is fueled by the couple’s history of strained relations with the Royal Family and the critical stance they have sometimes taken towards the institution in public forums.
The context of Meghan’s trip to Nigeria is not merely about travel logistics but touches on broader themes of independence and the new life that she and Harry are forging outside the traditional royal framework. By choosing to engage in her own charitable and humanitarian efforts in Nigeria, Meghan may be seeking to carve out a distinct public identity that aligns with her and Harry’s shared values of service and global citizenship, distinct from the royal narrative.