Amidst the recent announcement of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, a message of support from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry has sparked controversy, with accusations that it contained a subtle dig at the Princess of Wales.
Following the news of Middleton’s health condition, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released an official statement extending their well wishes to her and her family. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the statement read.
However, nearly two weeks after the statement was issued, a royal commentator has suggested that there was an underlying jab in Meghan and Harry’s message. Nana Akua, speaking on GB News alongside guest Lee Cohen, remarked, “Well, I thought the message was interesting because Harry and Meghan’s message was about offering health and healing.”
Akua continued, expressing her interpretation of the message: “But then it felt like there was a dig about the privacy that they need themselves. I just thought I could almost hear Meghan saying unlike the privacy you gave us sort of thing. Do you know what I mean?”
Cohen, in agreement with Akua’s assessment, emphasized the perceived contrast between the working royals and Meghan and Harry, who have transitioned into roles as celebrity influencers. “Absolutely, it so underlines the difference between celebrity and public servant,” Cohen stated.
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He further commented on the distinction made by the public between the two roles, particularly in the United States where, he claimed, many struggle to differentiate between genuine public service and celebrity influence.
The interpretation of Meghan and Harry’s message as containing a subtle dig at Kate Middleton’s past treatment of their privacy highlights the ongoing tensions within the royal family and the scrutiny surrounding the interactions between its members, especially in light of personal crises such as Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.
As reactions to the message continue to unfold, it underscores the complexities of royal relationships and the nuanced dynamics at play within the monarchy.
