Harry and Meghan vent their discontent in final Netflix episodes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the track and field event at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Peter Dejong/AP)

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, air their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series, which was released on Thursday. This includes Harry describing how his older brother yelled at him during a meeting, and Meghan discussing her desire to end her life due to toxic press coverage.

Six-part series "Harry & Meghan" details the couple's experiences leading up to their decision to move away from royal duties and begin a new life in the United States. The first three episodes, which were released last week, focused on how racism influenced the British media's depiction of the marriage.

Harry, 38, recounts in the final three episodes the developing gulf between him and Prince William, whom he claims lashed out at him during a royal summit at Sandringham Castle in January 2020 to discuss his and Meghan's decision to step down as senior royals and move away.

"It was horrible to have my brother scream and yell at me and my father utter untrue things, while my grandmother sat there quietly taking it all in," Harry explained.

Meghan, 41, claims elsewhere in the series that she contemplated suicide before she and Harry agreed to go to the United States. "It felt as if 'Everything will end if I'm not here'" "She stated, "And that was the scariest aspect about it, because it was so logical."

Harry added that he believes the publishing of a letter Meghan penned to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, by the Mail on Sunday contributed to her miscarriage. Meghan later sued the publisher of the Mail and won.

"I believe my wife miscarried as a result of what the Mail did." "Harry stated. "Considering the stress that produced, the lack of sleep, and the time of the pregnancy – how many weeks along she was – I can state that what they were attempting to do to her caused the miscarriage."

Harry emphasized that it was his choice, not Meghan's, to leave the United Kingdom. "I said, 'We need to leave,'" he explained.

Officials from the Palace have not commented on the series.

After stepping away from royal life in early 2020 and relocating to the affluent enclave of Montecito in Southern California, Harry and Meghan are making their latest attempt to write their own tale. Contracts with Netflix and Spotify have allowed them to afford a mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The release of the Netflix series coincides with a pivotal moment for the British monarchy. King Charles III, Harry's father, is attempting to demonstrate that the institution remains important following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose personal popularity throughout her 70-year reign quelled criticism of the throne.

Harry's 2018 wedding to the biracial American actress Meghan Markle was previously viewed as a public relations victory for the royal family, bolstering the monarchy's efforts to evolve into the 21st century by making it more representative of a multicultural nation.

The fantasy, which was punctuated by a horse-drawn carriage ride and a spectacular wedding at Windsor Castle, quickly disintegrated in the face of relentless media scrutiny, including charges that Meghan was self-centered and intimidating to her employees.

An examination of additional allegations made by Harry and Meghan in the second half of their series:

On the Royal Press Machine:

Referring to royal press operations as "dirty tricks," "Harry stated that there was "leaking" and "story planting" and that the palace's "communications team" would issue a story about another royal to divert negative coverage of one royal.

He discusses being marginalized, citing a joint statement palace officials released on his and William's behalf to "dispel" rumors that William had forced the couple out of the family. He stated that it was issued without his permission.

"I was unable to believe it. "No one had asked my permission before signing my name to such a declaration," Harry stated. "They were willing to lie to protect my brother, but they were unwilling to speak the truth to protect us for three years.

"The saddest aspect was that this gap was driven between me and my brother, such that he is now on the institution's side," he continued.

Jenny Afia, the attorney for Meghan, asserted in the series that she observed evidence of "negative briefing from the palace" against the pair "to suit other people's objectives." She did not provide any explanation for the evidence.

On being blocked from seeing the Queen:

During a visit to the United Kingdom in early 2020, the pair intended to meet with Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. However, palace officials prevented the meeting.

Meghan said Harry received an urgent telegram that stated, "You are not permitted to visit Her Majesty." Harry stated that he called the queen, who responded, "I didn't realize I was busy. I've now been told I'm busy all week."

Meghan told the documentary producers, "This is when a family and a family business are in direct conflict because they're keeping you from seeing the queen, but what they're really doing is blocking a grandson from seeing his grandma."

Publish : 2022-12-15 19:34:00

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