Meghan Markle moves from one recent Hollywood drama to a London feud. The actress, like millions of Americans, commemorated Veterans Day, and she honored her husband, Prince Harry.
However, Markle stunned many by also seizing the moment to retaliate against the Royal Family, who recently criticized her for a public misstep.
Never one to stay down after a scandal or a punch from the royals, Markle hit back by sharing a post about service — a word that has caused tension among the Sussexes, the late Queen, King Charles III, and Prince William when they decided to step down from their royal duties in 2020.
Their departure prompted a statement from the Palace that read in part: “It is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service.”
Markle and Prince Harry made it a point that a person does not have to be a royal to live a life of service. They hit back with a statement that said their service is “universal” and not limited by their former roles.
The Duchess of Sussex posted a video of Prince Harry’s most iconic moment and took a shot at the royals, reminding them they did not have the monopoly on service.
The Real Meaning Of Duty: Harry’s On Camera Dash To Danger
Markle’s post featured striking 2013 throwback footage of Prince Harry in Afghanistan. In the now-iconic video, Prince Harry is sitting for a television interview at Camp Bastion, where he speaks about his pride in the British military and his duty to serve.
Suddenly, an alarm starts ringing, and without hesitation, Prince Harry rips off his microphone and springs into action towards his helicopter, racing straight toward the potential threat. That video is a powerful reminder to the world that Prince Harry has always been committed to service.
The video was accompanied by a heartfelt message honoring her husband, a British Army veteran. It read: “As my husband says, ‘Once served. Always serving.’ Thank you to all who served, sacrificed, and continue to serve. Honoring you on Veterans Day, and every day.”
Prince Harry served in the British Army for 10 years, from 2005 to 2015, and completed two combat tours in Afghanistan, rising to the rank of Captain, qualifying as an Apache helicopter pilot.
After leaving the military, Prince Harry launched his most important project: the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event, founded by Prince Harry, that uses adaptive sports to inspire and support the recovery of wounded military veterans worldwide.
Choosing Kris Jenner Over The Poppy
Prince Harry’s wife reportedly had a tough, humiliating day and decided to change the conversation and the headline with a declaration expected to irk the Royal Family.
Meghan Markle shared the provocative message about service hours after she was widely criticized by the press and commentators close to the Royal Family for her disrespect of Remembrance Day. The Duchess, who takes pride in her titles and her ties to the British royals, reportedly chose fashion over duty.
She attended Kris Jenner‘s fancy birthday party, which fell on Remembrance Day, and decided not to wear a poppy flower or brooch to show respect for the millions of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the UK. Prince Harry, a veteran, wore a poppy flower.
Royal Aides Label Markle’s Move As Tacky And Disrespectful
Staff close to Prince William and King Charles reportedly called her out in the New York Post, labeling her decision tacky and disrespectful. Meghan Markle felt the pressure from the royals and quickly asked Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to delete her photos from the Instagram carousel of photos from the fancy soirée, but she could not resist firing back with that one line.
Multiple reports suggest that Prince William has a “ruthless” and “definitive plan” to cut the Sussexes, including Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, loose from the Crown by stripping them of their titles once he ascends the throne. This is often framed as a calculated effort to protect the monarchy’s future image and to slim down the institution.
