Mixed reception for Duke and Duchess in Europe

Meghan and Harry – praised and reviled

Harry and Meghan elicited a backlash from their fans and critics alike. The latter received much criticism for a speech he gave in which he repeated himself 54 times

Prince Harry, 38, and his wife Duchess Meghan, 41, are no longer members of the British royal family, but no one in the royal family has received as much publicity in the international press – for better and for worse – as these two. when they go out and represent.

On their mini tour of Manchester and Dusseldorf just days before Queen Elizabeth died, they were joined by a large press corps.

Popular in US and Germany

In the United States and Germany, Harry and Meghan are very popular. According to the couple’s many critics, this is due to the lack of royalty in both countries.

In any case, they don’t seem to care much about the fact that the two are no longer “royal”, or that they have settled with the late Queen Elizabeth and her British family. They love Harry and Meghan.

It gave the duke couple full experience in Germany. Harry and Meghan cheered when they visited “The Invictus Games 2023 – one more year” in Düsseldorf.

Duchess Meghan is accepted as a pop star, and much to the delight of many, she’s taking the time for selfies and greetings. German TV stations, newspapers and magazines were full of excitement. Many also carried posters depicting Harry.

– You are my hero, said one poster.

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Reviled in England

However, in the prince’s homeland, there were quite a few monarchists who seemed to come close to resenting the duke couple because of their behavior.

They do not condone attacks on the royal family, and several protesters appeared to show their disgust during Harry and Meghan’s brief visit to Manchester.

The dukes have also come under fire in the media.

– Who did Duchess Meghan think she would come here after all the horrible things she said about Great Britain, the monarchy, the queen and other members of the royal family?wrote Piers Morgan in his column at Sun.

– I still don’t understand why they are allowed to use their royal title, as long as they exploit it for their own financial gain. They sold themselves to the highest bidder to lecture on poverty and equality. The Duke and Duchess are hypocritesMorgan’s TV profile wrote in the newspaper.

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Calls himself 54 times

He had widespread support from some of his colleagues. Several newspapers “slaughtered” the Duchess’ speech during a “One Young World” seminar in Manchester in September.

They made fun of the fact that Duchess Meghan was more concerned with talking about herself than with attendees who had been paid 1,000 pounds (12,000 Norwegian kroner) per day to participate in the event.

– He put his acting skills to good use when he said he was happy to be back in England. Its young fans in the halls may have bought into it, but neither I nor most Brits have, says royal house expert Phil Dampier.

King Rob Johnson also believes his statements should be taken with a “pinch” of salt.

– He can’t be trusted at all, he said.

Some media booed him because he mentioned himself 54 times in his seven minute talk!

Even during Queen Elizabeth’s memorial service and funeral, the late king’s grandson and his wife were criticized on social media in Britain. Some have even claimed that Duchess Meghan’s tears weren’t real.

This case was first published 10/14 2022, and last updated 9/11 2022