Standing in the spotlight can certainly not be easy – there is no doubt about it. If you are a celebrity or a public figure, it is hard to do the ordinary, everyday things that most of us just take for granted. If you do something as basic as stepping out for a cup of coffee, you can start a stream of photographers and many high-profile people allow their privacy to invade every day.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been a media sensation for years and it is somewhat safe to say that things are actually getting a bit out of hand. In the early stages of their relationship, Prince Harry actually made a statement out of concern about Markle’s safety, given that she was suddenly harassed by the media.
As members of the royal family, fans around the world, as well as media, are interested in everything the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do every day. Why is Prince Harry and Markle’s relationship with the media much worse than most people realize?
Prince Harry knows all too well the negative effects of the media
Prince Harry was only twelve years old when his beloved mother, Princess Diana, was tragically killed in a car accident in Paris. The car in which Princess Diana was driving went at an exceptionally high speed to escape the watchful eyes of photographers as they collided with a concrete pillar in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, according to Reader’s Digest.
This drastically changed Prince Harry’s life and is something that will always be with him. Many blame the media – especially the paparazzi – for the death of the deceased princess. And it would not be surprising if Prince Harry had strong feelings about the industry and its people.
Meghan Markle’s personal letter was published
Prince Harry is not the only one who feels the effects of the news media. Not long ago, Duchess Meghan wrote a very personal letter to her estranged father: Thomas Markle.
According to CBS News, the Duchess of Sussex is involved in a lawsuit against a British tabloid for leaking the contents of the letter in which she wrote about her feelings about her family situation. The media has also reported a lot about her personal life and her reputation – and it is far from a positive turn.
Prince Harry filed lawsuits against two tabloids
As if the incident with Markle’s leaked letter was not enough for the royal couple to handle, page six reports that Prince Harry himself has filed lawsuits against two British gossip magazines.
Apparently his phone was hacked and his private voicemails stolen. Although Buckingham Palace has not released specific details of the incident, we know that the voicemails mentioned were several years old before Prince Harry and Markle ever met. This is a huge violation of his privacy, and unfortunately there is more going on.
According to The Guardian, earlier this year, Markle and Prince Harry felt that their safety was at risk because helicopters flew over their rented house to get photos. The prince said in a statement that photos of the living and dining areas were obtained, as well as direct photos of the bedroom. How terrible for the duke and duchess to deal with that.
Why is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s relationship with the media much worse than people realize?
Most royal fans don’t realize how scary it can be behind the scenes. We all see the gossip articles about Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, but it is easy to forget that there is often more going on. The royal couple treats their fair share of negativity, yet they are constantly harassed, something they desperately try to get away with. Their relationship with the media is much worse than people think, and we can only hope that it will improve over time.