Historian Mary Beard shared her insights on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s public life, shedding light on the dynamics of royalty, media scrutiny, and societal expectations. The Historian said that reporting Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage is important because it it will serve as historical moment. Mary Beards’ words is not that pleasing especially to all who support Meghan and Harry. From her own words we can see the negativity that she is trying to push, “I have been reading that they are going to divorce, maybe they are, maybe they are not, but that is very much the same sort of gossip. Before anyone thinks I’m trivializing it, gossip is very important from a historical point of view” Mary Beard says.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been in the spotlight since their engagement and subsequent wedding in 2018. Their relationship has gained immense attention, both positive and negative, from the media and the public. Historian Mary Beard, known for her expertise in ancient history and her contemporary commentary, has offered a fresh perspective on Meghan ad Harry’s marriage. The comments she made shows her own views on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. One of the main issues that Beard highlights is the intense media scrutiny that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have endured. In her view, the media has a significant role in making the public perception of the couple which we all know how this media tries to put down the couple. The headlines made by this particular media concerning Meghan and Harry are so brutal and now Mary Beard argues that this relentless tabloid coverage, often offensive and critical, has the right to continue making such gossip.
Moreover, Beard points out that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family, was a response to the media attention and the challenges they faced within the royal institution which is really true and that decision was meant to give them peace after all the torture they endured and the lady could be urging the media to give Meghan an Harry peace in wherever they live but instead she is encouraging more of the hate and gossip. Mary Beard is clearly blaming Meghan for stepping back from the royal family and says that it was intolerance. Like how can you tolerate such offensive treatment? Mental health is such a big deal and Meghan together with her family deserves that peace of mind.
. She points out that the British monarchy is deeply rooted in tradition and often resistant to change. This statement will also prove the hypocrisy that William and Kate Middleton has as they marked the Black History Month yet they are among the racist people we know. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle through many organization has showed their effort to achieve racial equality. They both understand the challenges that black people go through. Mary Beard instead on focusing on such challenges concerning racial differences, she is also showing the media more need of attacking Meghan and Harry.
From this we see historian Mary Beard’s insights into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s public life shed light on the challenges faced by this high-profile couple. Beard’s perspective serves as a reminder that even those in the public eye are individuals with their own struggles and aspirations. Even though they are public figures, they also need peaceful live off the media. The Duke and Duche4ss of Sussex have been through a lot but they still keep up with their work towards empowering people in the society,
