Janice R. Andrews
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has once again drawn attention from across the world as her stirring statement in favor of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement reappears on social media. The 2020-original video went popular on TikTok as demands mounted for King Charles III to intervene in the wake of the recent anti-immigration riots in the UK.
Meghan compared the 2020 BLM demonstrations to the 1992 Los Angeles riots in her address, citing personal experiences she had as a young girl during that tumultuous period. She stated, “As we’ve all seen over the last week, in our country, in our state, and in our hometown of L.A., it has been absolutely devastating,” to alumni of Immaculate Heart High School, her alma mater. She stressed the significance of speaking up against injustice while acknowledging the difficulty in finding the appropriate words.
Many people have found resonance in her message, which emphasized the significance of honoring the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of police violence. User @harry.nd.meghan uploaded the TikTok video, which has had over 200,000 views and over 6,000 likes. The description reads, “Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex knows how to address a crisis with class.” The royal family ought to pay attention to this.”
Meghan’s speech is making a comeback at a crucial juncture for the British monarchy. There is growing pressure on King Charles III to denounce the violence that broke out at anti-immigration demonstrations in the UK recently. Attacks on police officers and Muslim-owned businesses occurred during these violent rallies, which escalated when three girls were tragically stabbed to death on July 29 at a Taylor Swift-themed party in Southport. The 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana is accused of their deaths as well as 10 counts of attempted murder.
The royal family’s quiet has drawn criticism, despite the British government expressing its support for the police officers quelling the protests. King Charles III is being pushed by many to intervene against the violence as the nation struggles to balance preserving social order and allowing for freedom of speech.
As Meghan Markle’s message spreads online, it brings attention to the sharp differences in the royal family’s leadership philosophies, which further muddies the public’s perception of the monarchy in these trying times.
