Prince Harry claimed that things about the coronavirus outbreak were better than what the media tried to make people believed. This statement sparked a row among medical experts, saying what the Duke of Sussex said was "outrageous. "
Leading British oncologist Professor Karol Sikora lashed out at Meghan Markle's husband after the comments he made while talking about the pandemic and the Britons' fight against it on Declassified podcast. While speaking to the host, Michael Cotes, Prince Harry commended the selfless behavior of several British veterans who volunteered to help the most vulnerable and the NHS during this time of crisis.
He was "incredibly proud" with the works these volunteers, not just in the United Kingdom but all over the world, were doing every day to help others. He believed everything that was happening, especially in Britain, showed the "very best of the human spirit."
"It's also proving that I think things are better than we're led to believe through certain corners of the media," Prince Harry then said, which seemed to be pertaining to the news about deaths and how worse the coronavirus' effect on the world. He explained that it could be very worrying for some if they only received information from certain news channels. But if they went out and about the on the right platforms, they could see the "human spirit coming to the forefront."
According to Express, his comments seemed to be about the veteran community's voluntary works and fears of isolation over the dangers of the coronavirus outbreak. Hence, Professor Sikora described Prince Harry's remarks as "outrageous."
As of this writing, there were over 120,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.K. and more than 16,000 deaths. So, Professor Sikora questioned Prince Harry's ability to say the comments he uttered. "What are his qualifications for making these comments--other than deserting his country in its hour of need?" he told The Sun.
He called the sixth in line to the throne's remarks "outrageous," adding that he couldn't understand what Prince Harry's problems with the media were. He commended the journalists for doing their work, reporting the facts people need to know about the coronavirus outbreak and holding the government to account.
The media also shows their support to the NHS and become a great ally of doctors, nurses, and other key workers. Professor Sikora went on to say that they should be applauded and not vilified. The National Care Association's Nadra Ahmed believed that Prince Harry had yet to see the whole picture of the pandemic with what he said.
