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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have found themselves under renewed scrutiny following their recent speeches on climate change, with royal commentator Julie Burchill leading the charge against them. In her latest piece for Express UK, Burchill did not hold back, criticizing the Duchess of Sussex’s approach to environmental issues.
“How do I loathe Meghan? Let me count the ways,” Burchill begins her critique. She accuses Meghan of hypocrisy, stating, “Lecturing the rest of us about climate change and using private jets like they’re cabs.” Burchill’s discontent is fueled by what she perceives as a stark contrast between the couple’s public stance on climate issues and their personal actions.
Burchill also targets the couple’s actions surrounding the final days of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II. She describes their behavior as “calculated cruelty,” likening it to “bored children tormenting a dying, bound and defanged lion.” This sharp comparison highlights Burchill’s view that Meghan and Harry’s actions have been deeply insensitive and self-serving.
The royal commentator extends her criticism of the couple’s public persona, accusing them of seeking attention under the guise of service. “The pretense to ‘service’ while attention-seeking on a global scale—yeah, self-service,” she asserts. Burchill’s frustration with the couple’s approach to public life and environmental advocacy is palpable throughout the piece.
Burchill’s criticisms have even led her to a significant personal shift: “I have become a monarchist for the first time ever” due to the couple’s behavior. Her newfound support for the monarchy is not just rooted in admiration for Princess Diana—whom she praises for her unconventional life and humility—but also in a defense of the institution “which this nasty pair seek to bring down,” she concludes.
This strong reaction underscores the ongoing debate and polarized opinions surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s roles and actions as public figures, particularly in relation to their environmental advocacy and personal conduct.
