A Conservative minister has sparked controversy by labeling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as “utterly irrelevant” to the United Kingdom, urging the public to boycott Netflix following the release of their upcoming documentary series.
Employment Minister Guy Opperman, speaking on BBC Question Time, criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, dismissing their actions as having little impact on the Royal Family or the nation.
Opperman’s remarks came in response to a member of the audience characterizing the conflict between the Sussexes and the Royals as trivial drama.
He expressed his view that the couple appeared troubled, emphasizing their perceived detachment from the country’s progress and the monarchy.
The minister went further to advocate for a boycott of Netflix, denouncing the documentary as insignificant and encouraging viewers to focus on more substantial matters.
While acknowledging the excessive media scrutiny faced by Harry and Meghan during their time in the UK, Opperman emphasized his disapproval of the attention given to their personal lives.
The unveiling of the six-part docuseries was met with skepticism from other participants on the Question Time panel, including former Sunday Times political editor Isabel Oakeshott, who criticized it as part of the Sussexes’ ongoing efforts to tarnish the monarchy’s reputation.
Fashion designer Patrick Grant joined the discussion by suggesting that Meghan should have been better supported as a working member of the royal family, hinting at potential negligence on the institution’s part.
Despite the criticism, SNP MP Stuart Hoyce offered some support for Harry and Meghan, acknowledging their concerns about mistreatment and dismissing the notion that they sought to dismantle the monarchy.
The highly anticipated Netflix documentary featuring Harry and Meghan is scheduled for release in the coming weeks, though the couple reportedly attempted to delay its airing until 2023.
Despite a lucrative deal with the streaming platform, rumors suggest internal debates over the timing of the release, with conflicting reports on the expected premiere date.
Further revelations are expected following the publication of a book in July detailing the Sussexes’ departure from the royal family.
Claims within “Finding Freedom” shed light on Harry’s feelings of vulnerability within his family and strained relations with Prince William and Kate.
The couple distanced themselves from the book, asserting that they were not involved in its creation.
Apart from their partnership with Netflix, Harry and Meghan have faced ongoing scrutiny and speculation surrounding their public image and relationship with the British monarchy.
The unfolding saga continues to captivate audiences worldwide, fueling debates on the role of the royal family in modern society and the boundaries of privacy for its members.
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