Meghan Markle has been outspoken on racial issues as she has been a victim of bullying herself because of the color of her skin. The Duchess of Sussex’s father is Caucasian, and her mother is African American, making her biracial.
If there is someone from the Royal family that the public expect to speak out about the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, it’s Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex shared her dismay over the death of George Floyd due to racial divisions. The wife of Prince Harry then urged everyone to do something to correct this matter.
“It’s not enough to just be a bystander and say, ‘Well, it wasn’t me,’” she said in a frank online conversation. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust to discuss equal rights, and the footage was recently released.
Protesters, celebrities, influencers, and more have been supporting the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd in the hands of police officers. The 46-year-old black man died when his pleas that he couldn’t breathe were unheard. Despite cooperating with the cops, officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on George’s neck that led to his demise.
George Floyd was just one of many black people who died and suffered in the hands of police. Many are convinced that the whole scenario had something to do with racism and it caused a riot in the US. What started to be a protest on how cops mishandled the situation, quickly became chaotic when the protest descends into looting and destructive mayhem.
On June 1, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, which counts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as its president and vice-president, showed support to the Black Lives Matter campaign by sharing a powerful message on social media.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust tweeted that young people’s voices are very important in fighting against injustice and racism, which had been going on for a very long time all around the world.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now independent royals, and they are making a fresh start after moving to Los Angeles. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to launch their new foundation Archewell, but their plans came to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Because of the pandemic, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are, reportedly, redirecting their focus to other issues. The couple is shifting their attention to the Black Lives Matter movement. The Duchess of Sussex also talked about the campaign last month in a graduation speech she gave to her old high school.
