In an interview for the documentary, Prince Harry announced that he “would not be harassed for playing the game” which he says led to the tragic death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
“I will not be bullied for playing a game that killed my mother,” ABC Australia quoted him as saying. “Everything she’s been through and what’s happened to her has been incredibly cruel every single day, and that doesn’t mean I’m paranoid. I just don’t want to repeat the past.”
Harry: “With the role and the job and the kind of stress that goes with it, I unfortunately remember the wrong things.” pic.twitter.com/whBHcNE9Ow
— Omid Scooby (@scooby) October 17, 2019
The Duke of Sussex has been candid about his ongoing struggle with the media, admitting his mother’s death remains a “hurt wound” after 22 years.
“I think being part of this family, in this role and this job, every time I see a camera, every time I hear a click, every time I see a flash, it brings me right back.” , said Prince Harry.
“So with that respect, it’s a worst reminder of his life as opposed to the best,” he added.
My British friend said to me: I’m sure it’s cool but you shouldn’t
Duchess of Sussex revealed she warned against marrying Prince Harry because UK tabloids will ruin your life #HarryAndMeghan https://t.co/GWs5KfuovM pic.twitter.com/SmUl3ofSnd
— ITV News (@itvnews) October 20, 2019
Meghan Markle also opened up about her own struggles with the invading British press, saying: “It’s difficult.”
“I don’t think anyone can understand it, but in all honesty I had no idea, which probably seems hard to understand here,” she admitted, “but when I met my husband for the first time, my friends were really happy because I was so happy, but my UK friends said to me, “I’m sure that’s cool, but you shouldn’t do this because UK newspapers will ruin your life”.
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Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex filed a lawsuit against UK outlet Associated Newspapers, citing “misuse of private information, copyright infringement and breach of the 2018 Act on data protection” as claims against the publishers.
Her husband, the Duke of Sussex, immediately issued a public statement condemning the “cruel campaign” against his wife by the British tabloid press, drawing comparisons to his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
