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It's now been five years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the UK for a new life in America, but you wouldn't know it from the relentless coverage they still receive from the British press. While articles have been written claiming Harry is yearning to return home, the reality is he seems very happily settled across the pond with his wife and two children.
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Yet some in the media just can't seem to accept this, as evidenced by a recent controversial video from commentator Andrew Pierce. In the TikTok clip that went viral, Pierce directly asked Harry to "abandon Meghan and come back" to the UK. Beyond being disrespectful to Harry as a husband and father, Pierce's demand was understandably seen as outrageous by many. As one critic pointed out, the only reason he says such things is because "he doesn't think a mixed race woman is deserved of this level of care."
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Sadly, Pierce's comments are not an isolated incident but rather reflect an ongoing obsession from some within the British press. Even articles claiming Harry wants to return often advise doing so without Meghan, as though it's reasonable to expect a man to abandon his family. The constant scrutiny of their relationship and demands they separate show there is more at play than mere criticism of royal duties. For critics like Pierce, the fact Meghan is a woman of color clearly remains a bitter pill to swallow.
Constant Parsing of Harry's Happiness
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It's been clear for years through his own words like the recent book "Spare" that Harry is genuinely happy in his new life. Yet the media persists in second-guessing this and portraying his situation as unhappy. They question why he doesn't just come back to the UK and his alleged longing to do so, based on no evidence except their own refusal to accept his choice. If Harry was truly unhappy as they claim, why would he renew his lease in California and continue philanthropic work there?
The level of obsession with dictating how Harry should live and twisting the facts about his mental state is astonishing. As one person pointed out, he surely has better things to do than read what Pierce and others say. Harry seems content where he is with his family and making a difference through their Archewell foundation. Normal people can understand why, even if some within the media demonstrably cannot.
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Public Reaction to Pierce's Video
When Pierce's viral video emerged, it unsurprisingly attracted overwhelming public criticism and backlash. One commenter called him an "awful, hateful man" while others were simply baffled about why grown adults would ask another to abandon his loved ones. As one asked, what crime has Meghan actually committed to deserve such prolonged vitriol over nearly a decade?
Looking through the comments, it was clear the vast majority condemned Pierce's unreasonable demands. People also took note of how consistently unpleasant looking the figures attacking Harry and Meghan tend to be, signifying their inner ugliness. Through his words, Pierce perfectly encapsulated the visceral irrationality and even disturbing undertones that have long characterized much of the coverage.
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It's Time to Leave Harry and Meghan Alone
By now, anyone can see Harry has well and truly moved on with his life in California. So why can't sections of the British media do the same? They predicted the marriage wouldn't last three years yet the couple are now celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary - facts which say far more about their strength than any biased commentary.
At some point, those unwilling to accept reality need to accept they've lost this battle to dictate Harry's choices and happiness. As numerous comments also stated, Pierce and his ilk simply have no right to make such commands regarding another family's matters. Perhaps instead of concocting desperate reasons for Harry to return, they should reflect on their own past failings which led to this outcome.
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It seems the only way some will finally give up is if Harry and Meghan continue thriving independently of the UK. With new projects, philanthropic success and growing family on the horizon, it's clear their future remains bright no matter what certain bitter figures back home still haplessly implore. After five long years, perhaps it's finally time for detractors to face facts and leave this happy couple alone.
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