Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step back from their royal duties on January 8, 2020, through a public statement.
The documentary of the Dukes of Sussex, Meghan y Harry, reignited the controversy around royalty, privacy and their exit as high-ranking members of the royal family.
In the film, they not only tell their story, but also show exclusive images of their lives, their children, and even text messages exchanged between them.
At the same time, the couple strongly criticizes the media harassment they have received and accuses racist connotations in the tabloid coverage of their relationship.
Did Meghan and Harry sell their privacy?
The film has generated various reactions, some of support and others, where they were accused of cynicism and hypocrisy for allegedly having resigned from the royal family to “protect their privacy”, but they also overexpose it in the film and in various interviews that have granted.
The English press, meanwhile, reacted with extremely critical headlines, with phrases such as “Harry the nasty” (Harry the dirty) or “Stop this royal circus” (stop this royal circus).
Faced with this, a spokesperson for Meghan and Harry issued a statement accusing an alleged “false narrative”Regarding the issue of privacy.
“His statement announcing his decision to step back does not mention anything regarding privacy and reiterates his desire to continue with his public roles and duties,” he explained.
“Any suggestion speaks to a key point of this series,” he continued. “They are choosing to share their story, on their terms, and yet the tabloids have created a completely false narrative that permeates press coverage and public opinion. The facts are right in front of them, ”she sentenced.
Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step back from their royal duties on the 8th January 2020through a public statement.
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year to begin to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” they explained at the time.
“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with her encouragement, particularly in recent years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment,” she added.
