Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly plan to attend the Lost Screen Memorial in Brussels amid renewed scrutiny of Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle. The allegations against him have also drawn attention to the Duchess ahead of the visit. Meanwhile, the event honors children who died because of online abuse and social media harm.
Expert Says Meghan Markle Should Address Dad’s Scandal During Brussels Trip
Branding expert Eric Schiffer believes Meghan should directly address the controversy surrounding her father during the Brussels visit. Speaking exclusively to Page Six, he said the couple would likely prefer to avoid questions about the allegations. However, he warned that canceling the engagement could cause greater damage to their public image.
“I am sure Harry and Megan would rather drink hot lava than go to Brussels because many stories will highlight the [Thomas Markle scandal], and Megan will be asked about it repeatedly on the tour,” Schiffer told the publication.
However, he argued that withdrawing from the Lost Screen Memorial would attract even more unwanted attention. He added that pulling out of the Lost Screen Memorial, an event commemorating children who died as a result of online abuse and social media harm, could cause even greater damage, as the increased scrutiny and questions could significantly hurt their brand.
Schiffer urged Meghan to issue a statement addressing the federal charges against her father. He suggested she follow her October 23 statement, in which she said she had distanced herself from Thomas to protect her children.
Meanwhile, Meghan will reportedly attend the Brussels event but will not deliver the planned speech. According to The Telegraph, Prince Harry will give the address instead. Schiffer believes Meghan could turn the difficult situation into an opportunity to gain public sympathy by acknowledging how deeply it has affected her.
Whether she addresses the controversy during the Brussels visit remains to be seen. This retains the expert’s perspective and gives the article a concise ending without repeating the earlier discussion.
