Just one day afterPrince Harryissued astrong defenseof his wifeMeghan Markleamid the “ruthless” treatment she’s received in the British tabloid press, he’s continuing to stand firm.
Although Harry, 35, didn’t directly address thestatementreleased Tuesday that condemned the “ruthless” treatment that he says Meghan, 38, has received in the British press, he gave a powerful speech.
“We will firmly stand up for what we believe,” he told those gathered in Tembisa. “We are fortunate enough to have a position that gives us amazing opportunities, and we will do everything that we can to play our part in building a better world.”
“We will always seek to challenge injustice and to speak out for those who may feel unheard,”Prince Harrycontinued. “So no matter your background, your nationality, your age or gender, your sexuality, your physical ability, no matter your circumstance or color of your skin — we believe in you, and we intend to spend our entire lives making sure you have the opportunity to succeed and change the world.”
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In anemotional statement on Tuesday,Prince Harryspoke candidly about the “bullying” Meghan has received.
“Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press that wages campaigns against individuals with no thought to the consequences – a ruthless campaign that has escalated over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son,” Harry said.
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The royal went on to say that he and Meghan have “continued to put on a brave face – as so many of you can relate to – I cannot begin to describe how painful it has been.”
His statement comes as the couple launches legal action against theMail on Sundayin the U.K.
Harry added that he has been “a silent witness to her private suffering for too long. To stand back and do nothing would be contrary to everything we believe in.”
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Harry alsoevoked the memoryof his late mother,Princess Diana, in his statement, saying: “Though this action may not be the safe one, it is the right one. Because my deepest fear is history repeating itself. I’ve seen what happens when someone I love is commoditised to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person. I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces.
“We thank you, the public, for your continued support. It is hugely appreciated,” he concluded. “Although it may not seem like it, we really need it.”
source: people.com
