Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have garnered both applause and ridicule as they were honored with the NAACP President’s Award.
Fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been buzzing with excitement, advocating for the couple to be considered for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The pair expressed their immense pride after being bestowed with the prestigious President’s Award, recognizing their exceptional achievements and outstanding public service for their humanitarian endeavors, during the ceremony held on Saturday.
During her acceptance speech, Meghan humbly stated, ”We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees.”
Supporters of the Sussex Royal took to social media platforms to extend their congratulations, with many urging for further recognition to be granted to the couple.
CoolBlackKind expressed, ”OMG I been waiting all day.
I cannot wait.
Are Meghan and Harry fully appreciated and recognized.
I just love the NAACP so much for this.
Nobel Prize next please.”
However, not everyone was on board with the idea of Meghan and Harry receiving the esteemed Nobel Peace Prize.
User Grumpy Troll Girl remarked, ”That’s a bit of a stretch.
Yes, they’ve done a lot and deserve the NAACP Award.
But Nobel Peace Prize?
Congratulations to the Sussexes BTW.”
Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan also weighed in on the discussion, strongly criticizing the couple’s recognition at the NAACP Image Awards.
Piers Morgan shared his thoughts by stating, ”Imagine giving these two an award when their only claim to fame is trashing their families on TV, ruthlessly exploiting their royal titles for vast financial gain, and preaching about equality and environment from their California mansion and private jets.
Hilarious.”
The controversy surrounding Meghan and Harry’s accolade came amidst their acknowledgment of the situation in Ukraine during their acceptance speech at the NAACP Image Awards.
As they received the award for their philanthropic efforts, including aiding a Texas women’s shelter, advocating for vaccine equity, and establishing community relief centers, Prince Harry emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
He expressed gratitude for the recognition by the NAACP and highlighted their shared commitment to serving others despite their diverse backgrounds.
The NAACP Image Awards ceremony marked the couple’s return to the Hollywood spotlight since stepping back from their royal duties.
Throughout the pandemic, their Archul Foundation has been actively involved in various initiatives, such as promoting COVID-19 vaccine equity and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
However, financial challenges have plagued their charities, with legal findings revealing that more money was spent on legal fees than raised in 2020.
Despite residing in a lavish mansion in California, Meghan and Harry faced criticism for their response to the Ukraine crisis, with some accusing them of making the situation about themselves.
Social media users expressed mixed reactions, with some questioning the couple’s motives and intentions.
Amidst the praise and scrutiny, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their mission of serving others and advocating for social justice.
