Meghan Markle's real sin that the British public can't forgive-and Americans can't understand
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From conservative commentators to everyday people on phone-in radio shows and social media, the central thesis was constant: People have it much worse than Meghan Markle. How dare she complain? It’s not about race, they argued, it’s Meghan’s attitude that is problematic. British journalist and media diversity expert Marcus Ryder, who occasionally graces Fortune’s commentary section with his insights, defines it as the difference between diversity and inclusion: Meghan’s presence can be accepted–but not her values.
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But what values is the British public taking issue with, exactly? Concerned radio listeners and TV pundits in the U.K. were crystal clear: Markle is making a fuss—and many people have it much worse in these difficult times. She should just accept her lot in life (objectively better than most of the rest of the world) and carry on. On the flip side, emotional tributes to Harry’s grandmother, her late majesty Queen Elizabeth II, invariably saluted the monarch’s life of service, sense of duty, and lack of self-pity.
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And while the British Empire undeniably had a dark history, modern-day Britain is a radically—and racially—different society. This explains how a Hindu man called Rishi Sunak reached No.10—by grasping the class system at a very early age, as seen in a now-famous video where a teenage Sunak explains he doesn’t have “friends who are working-class.”
Perhaps that’s the most terrifying thought for the British public about the whole Harry and Meghan predicament. If the Sussexes can take issue with the privileged position they were handed, what about us? Does it mean we all have to speak up now? God no. The sheer awkwardness would be unbearable—and Britain’s nurses, postal workers, and rail unions are already getting ideas as we head into a Christmas of discontent.
Put your head down, do as you’re told, and carry on! And if the economy continues to tank, we’ll layer up and cut some corners–just like during the Blitz.
https://fortune.com/2022/12/15/meghan-markle-real-sin-netflix-british-public-cant-forgive-americans-harry-royal-family-diversity/
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Why should so many here be glued to TV to watch these programs?
But then, I don't know why so many want a football player and a coach to be U.S. Senators.
Same as with the Roman gladiators, distract the masses.
...aren't fooling anyone...
...Meghan's greatest sin is that she's Black and Harry isn't and he loves her more than he loves the "firm"...
...Black was never go to be the "firm's" favorite color...
...it's not that Meghan and Harry didn't want to somehow try to blend in, the "firm" wouldn't let them...
...but then again, who cares...
...none of them will ever have to slice meat at Walmart's for a living...
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sin is that she's a British Royal while being Black.
And, she calls out their bullshit.
Fuck Off to the Papparazi that actually killed Harry's Mom.
