The royal family is making headlines once again as it appears that Prince Harry’s powerful 2016 statement defending Meghan Markle from racist abuse has mysteriously disappeared from the royal family website. The statement, which confirmed Harry’s romance with Meghan and condemned the harassment she was facing, can no longer be accessed through the website’s link, sparking speculation and questions about its removal.
Back in 2016, amidst negative press and rumors surrounding their relationship, Kensington communications secretary Jason Knauf issued a rare and impassioned statement in defense of Meghan. The statement highlighted the abuse and harassment Meghan was facing, including racial undertones in media coverage and online trolling. Despite the statement’s intention to protect Meghan, Harry revealed in his 2023 memoir, Spare, that it did not stop the onslaught of harassment she endured.
Reflecting on the significance of the statement, Harry emphasized the importance of standing up for the woman he loved, even if it caused tension within the royal family. According to Harry, the statement made his brother William and father King Charles III “furious” as they had never issued similar statements for their own partners in the past.
As the royal family continues to navigate the aftermath of Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as senior members, the disappearance of this pivotal statement raises questions about the family’s handling of the situation. With no official explanation for its removal, the mystery surrounding the missing statement adds another layer to the ongoing saga of Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family.