In a recent interview on GB News America, conservative commentator Candace Owens heavily criticized Meghan Markle, accusing the Duchess of Sussex of wanting to "deconstruct" the British royal family. Owens dubbed Markle the "Princess of BLM," referring to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Owens' remarks come two years after Markle and her husband Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in January 2020. The couple moved first to Canada before settling in the United States, which Owens stated was always Markle's "dream."
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In the GB News segment, Owens accused Markle of being dishonest about her motivations and intentions when marrying into the royal family. She claimed Markle took advantage of the prestige and platform of being a royal while simultaneously working to undermine and critique the institution.
Specifically, Owens took issue with Markle's allegations in a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey that she experienced racism from certain royals and that the family failed to help her when she had suicidal thoughts. Owens characterized these as "preposterous claims" that insulted the Queen and her family.
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Owens also slammed Markle's political activism since stepping back as a working royal, stating that Markle has used her royal title to weigh in on American politics and social issues in a way that is convenient for her. Owens saw Markle's actions as wanting the credibility of her royal role without its responsibilities.
In making her case, Owens used provocative language, calling Markle a "witch" and accusing her of pretending to be a victim. However, Owens failed to provide concrete examples backing up her assertion that Markle aimed to deconstruct the monarchy beyond her and Harry's departure from royal duties.
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Critics would argue that wanting to step back from the pressures of royal life does not equate to wanting to destroy the institution. Others note that the racism allegations came from both Harry and Meghan's experiences, not just Meghan's. Owens' commentary fits into ongoing divisions about the role of the royal family and accusations that Meghan has been treated unfairly due to her race.
In the end, Owens used the interview to paint a picture of Meghan Markle as a deceitful figure who married into royalty for fame and personal gain without concern for the disruption left in her wake. It remains to be seen whether such critiques will impact public opinion or the Sussexes themselves going forward. Meghan and the royal family have yet to provide a response to Owens' latest attacks.
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The interview highlighted the polarized views on Meghan’s motivations and her truthfulness in explaining her experiences as a royal. While Owens made a forceful case for her perspective, a full understanding requires examining the claims and actions from both sides of this ongoing royal divide. Reasonable people can disagree on whether Meghan had ill intentions and how much racism factored into her experiences with the royal family. But all should be wary of relying solely on partisan commentators making unproven mind-reading assertions about her motivations
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