The relentless obsession of the British press with Meghan Markle raises a glaring question: why can’t they just let her go?
Other European royal families have members who marry outside traditional norms, move abroad, or even settle in the United States, yet they are not subjected to the same level of vitriol. The answer lies in a toxic combination of racism, classism, and a desperate need to uphold the crumbling façade of the British monarchy.
A Unique Obsession
Take Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise, who recently announced her engagement to Durek Verrett, a Black American spiritual guide. Or Sweden’s Princess Madeleine, who has lived in Florida for years with her American husband. These royals have largely been left to live their lives without being stalked by tabloids or vilified in their home countries.
Even Wallis Simpson, whose marriage to Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis in the 1930s, didn’t endure this level of sustained attack. But Meghan Markle? A biracial American woman who dared to marry into the British royal family and then leave it? She has been relentlessly attacked since day one.
The British press have turned Harry and Meghan into their most lucrative punching bags. Every headline dripping with disdain, every manufactured scandal about her wardrobe or work ethic—like the absurd outrage over her starting her day at 5 a.m.—feeds an insatiable appetite for clicks and ad revenue.
The tabloids understand too well that vilifying Meghan sells papers. But it’s deeper than that: Meghan represents everything the British establishment fears. She is confident, self-made, and unwilling to shrink herself to make others feel comfortable—a stark contrast to the docile image expected of royal women like Kate Middleton.
Racism and Misogyny at Play
The racism Meghan faced is undeniable. From Jeremy Clarkson’s vile column fantasizing about public humiliation1 to years of dog-whistle commentary about her “exotic” background and “American ways,” the attacks have been as much about her race as the deep-seeded envy dripping off of every tabloid headline. The UK media’s treatment of Meghan mirrors its broader discomfort with women of color and ousts their deep, likely painful self-hatred.
Contrast this with how other royals are treated when they step away from their duties. Princess Madeleine of Sweden moved to Florida with little fanfare. Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise announced she was leaving royal duties to focus on her private life—and barely caused a ripple. Even royals who marry outside their race or move to America are not subjected to this level of scrutiny. It seems that only women who leave the British royal fold—and refuse to stay silent—become targets for unrelenting abuse.
The Desperation for Relevance
The Sussex Squad has little interest in stalking King Charles or Prince William because, unlike Harry and Meghan, they lack the charisma or compelling narratives that captivate global audiences. Charles’ public appearances often involve mundane ceremonial duties, such as planting trees with minimal enthusiasm, while Kate and William's initiatives, despite their glossy presentation, come across as performative and disconnected.
Especially when juxtaposed against clips of them speaking on hot mics, where the conversation is either completely surface level and awkward, low-key racist, or otherwise inappropriate. The royal family's attempts at civic duty fail to generate the same emotional resonance or intrigue as Harry and Meghan’s in-the-trenches style of advocacy and heartwarming accounts from the people they've actually helped, like Genesis Women's Shelter & Support in Dallas, Texas, after a severe winter storm damaged the roof of its transitional housing facility, Annie's House.
Their contribution, made through their Archewell Foundation, helped replace the roof and fund additional repairs to restore the shelter's functionality.The fact is, Harry and Meghan are global figures who resonate far beyond palace walls—a reality that infuriates those desperate to keep them tethered to an institution they’ve outgrown.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have moved on with their lives, running a thriving foundation, continuing to make massive impact with global leaders, and focusing on meaningful causes like mental health advocacy and veterans’ welfare through initiatives like Invictus Games. Their success only highlights the mediocrity of those left behind in Buckingham Palace’s gilded cage.
Why Are They So Evil?
So why are certain Brits so particularly vicious? Partially because Harry and Meghan exposed uncomfortable truths about an institution many would rather keep shrouded in tradition and secrecy. Partially due to their departure shattering the illusion that the monarchy is untouchable or universally adored.
But the long and short of it is that Meghan is half Black and they are racist. End of.
These people, who look overwhelmingly like blobfish and other deep-sea creatures, are both deeply hateful of Meghan's own royal Nigerian lineage and obscenely jealous of everything else about her. They also thrive on expressing this paradox by tearing her down for daring challenge its power or disrupt its narrative.
And let’s face it: Meghan is everything they both hate and deeply covet—an intelligent, self-respecting, drop-dead gorgeous woman of color who walked away from their outdated institution on her own terms.
There's an unspoken layer of envy and jealousy for her life and looks, and inasmuch as they claim Black people are lower class, the fact of the matter is they have been obsessed with Black bodies, vernacular, style, hair, culture and beauty since the beginning of time.
That kind of independence terrifies them because it undermines their entire system of control.
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