Two Questions Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Chose Not to Answer in Brussels
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walked hand in hand, supporting each other throughout the event.
Trigger Warning: This article contains themes of suicide and abuse that some readers may find distressing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels this morning for a special event. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, a traveling installation featuring 50 smartphone lock screens with pictures of children and young people whose lives were cut short after being exposed to online harassment and harm. This visit came only a few days after Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images involving underage individuals.
According to reports, this led Markle to opt out of her keynote speech, as she didn’t feel “strong enough emotionally” to deliver it. This event also marked the first time Markle stepped out in public since the ongoing chaos. It has also been reported that Markle has been very distressed. However, she seemingly wanted to support her husband at the event, and therefore, the Duchess accompanied him as they arrived just before 9 a.m. and walked down the red carpet. This was when the reporters rushed to ask the couple some questions.
One of them even singled out Markle and put her on the spot as they shouted, “Meghan, how are you feeling and how are you coping?” Meanwhile, another reporter, who chose to keep things simple by asking them about ongoing events, yelled, “Meghan, Harry, any comment on the situation?" However, the Sussexes purposely kept their heads down and did not react to the reporters and paparazzi gathered at the venue. They even held hands, carefully supporting each other as they walked ahead with style and charm.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also chose simple, somber outfits to match the tone of the event. Harry opted for a black suit with a crisp white shirt and a checkered tie. Meanwhile, Markle donned a long black coat with wide-legged black pants and matching heels. They also wore bright red poppies pinned to their outfits, marking the ongoing Remembrance period. However, Harry and Markle made a point of avoiding the Royal family’s annual commemorations at the Cenotaph. Ultimately, while neither the Duke nor the Duchess addressed the questions asked, their hand-in-hand arrival and quiet show of support spoke volumes about how they chose to navigate the difficult moment.
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