Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for ‘hypocrisy’ in connection to international visits

A royal commentator has blasted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their international trips, calling them out for their "hypocrisy.”

Published on: Dec 26, 2024, 12:38:48 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A royal commentator has blasted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their international trips, calling them out for their "hypocrisy.” Kinsey Schofield slammed the Sussexes especially for their Colombia tour earlier this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for ‘hypocrisy’ in connection to international visits (AP)

"Harry and Meghan visiting Colombia caught a lot of us off guard because Prince Harry said he was too fearful to bring his wife back to the UK because he said X, Y and Z would happen and laid out some very extreme examples of things he feared,” Schofield told GB News.

"I feel Prince Harry would be very well protected in the UK. It does feel a little hypocritical," she added.

‘It seems like they have different priorities’

The Sussexes visited Colombia on the invitation of the country's Vice-President. The two faced widespread criticism for their trip over the costs and the quasi-royal tour nature of the visit. Before the Colombia tour, they went for a similar semi-royal visit to Nigeria.

Blasting the diplomatic implications of Harry and Meghan’s overseas visits, Schofield said, "These tours are typically to build diplomatic and trade alliances on behalf of a government, so truly, what are they doing?"

"It seems like they have different priorities," she added.

There have been concerns about the Sussexes’ approach to international visits, with royal commentator Russell Myers noting in a recent German documentary that appearances matter during visits to underprivileged communities. "If you're going to places like Nigeria, like Colombia, which have huge socio-economic problems... and you're turning up wearing tens of thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes - it really doesn't send the right message," Myers said.

In recent days, the couple have been pursuing separate work commitments. A source previously told Hello! Magazine, "Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests, but remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell."

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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