Hunger for Fame: Expert Criticizes Harry and Meghan’s Self-Generated Publicity

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of seeking self-generated publicity by a royal expert who launched a scathing review during an appearance on GB News.

Caroline Astin suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have adopted a method to ensure they remain in the public eye through their work away from the royal family.

She cited their recent visit to New York, which resembled a state visit, as an example of this approach.

Ms. Astin criticized the meetings, greetings, and the pomp going on, stating that the couple had stepped away from the glare of publicity but had become extremely public property.

Despite her own feelings, Ms. Astin acknowledged that quite a few Americans are calling for the Sussexes to drop their titles.

Critics also question their numerous state visit style appearances despite no longer being part of the royal family or carrying out official visits.

She claimed that there is always something happening with the Sussexes and that self-generated publicity is the name of their game.

Ms. Astin suggested that this has to be done in order for the pair to earn mega buck deals, allowing them to continue to fill their coffers.

In a tongue-in-cheek jab at the California-based duo, Ms. Astin remarked how the Sussexes' financial support from Prince Charles was so cruelly emptied down to the last few millions.

This means that the Sussexes can continue to earn money and maintain their lifestyle.

However, the couple will reportedly not be returning to the UK later this month to attend an event in honor of Harry's late mother Princess Diana.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were thought to be considering returning to the UK to join guests including Harry's brother Prince William at the previously postponed event in honor of Princess Diana.

With the latest ease in travel restrictions, Harry and Meghan would no longer need to quarantine on arrival in the UK if they were to attend the event to be held at Kensington Palace later this month.

The Sussexes had been rumored to be flying over for the event with their children Archie, 2, and 4-month-old Lilibet, but the Telegraph has reported they will not be attending.

Majesty Magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward said of the reception, “You would have thought it would definitely be something Harry would really want to be at.

I can't imagine anything less important for him because he would want to respect his mother.

It is an important gathering of his mother's friends.

He could even get a few quotes for his memoir.

I am sure Meghan would want to be there for Diana and Harry.”

On the other hand, Gertrude Daly, who runs the Gert's Royal podcast, claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left a lot of British people feeling betrayed and abandoned after they fled the UK last year.

She said, “I think a lot of British people feel a bit betrayed and abandoned.

While the other Royals were busy throughout the pandemic and visible to the British people, the Sussexes weren't there for the British people when they needed them most.

The Sussexes were holed up in their California mansion during the pandemic, and when they did make an appearance, it was usually not to support a UK project.”

Ms. Daly added that the Sussexes' focus over the last year has very much been on the US and internationally, and building that fan base.

As service is universal, it means they no longer need to be focused on the UK; instead, they can be of service anywhere.

A few weeks ago, the couple shared a list of mental health resources to help their fans through this difficult time, but Ms. Daly says they did not include a single mental health UK resource.

Prince Harry had been involved in the mental health community in the UK for years and would be very familiar with many resources there, according to Ms. Daly.

The Sussexes' departure from the UK has left many Britons feeling abandoned and betrayed, as the couple has focused more on building their fan base in the US.

In conclusion, the hunger for fame and self-generated publicity seems to be the name of the game for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to Caroline Astin.

While the couple has been criticized for their numerous state visit style appearances despite no longer being part of the royal family or carrying out official visits, they continue to earn money and maintain their lifestyle.