Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been advised to take a break from public engagements by broadcaster Esther Krakue. During a discussion with “News24” Samara Gill, Krakue questioned the impact of the couple’s activism and suggested they needed time away from the spotlight.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle advised to step back from social engagements by broadcaster
During the broadcast, the conversation turned to Harry’s recent appearance at the European Parliament in Brussels. Gill questioned the Duke of Sussex’s policy credentials after he was asked about becoming the godfather of a proposed technology initiative. Krakue said, “I just think it’s a bit ridiculous to kind of hold up Harry and Meghan as some sort of trailblazers when it comes to any sort of significant policy issues.”
However, she clarified that she did not oppose their charitable work. “That’s not to say I have any problem with, you know, their activism and whatever they’re trying to achieve in the world.” Krakue also addressed the serious legal allegations surrounding Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. She expressed sympathy for the Duchess and suggested the situation could explain why Meghan distanced herself from him.
“I think the revelations about the allegations against Meghan’s father is quite sad,” she said. Krakue added that, if the claims were true, the situation could explain why Meghan did not want her father around her children. She continued, “I think in that way there should be a lot of grace.” Krakue also wished the couple strength as they dealt with the difficult family situation. Thomas Markle Sr. has denied the allegations, while Meghan’s half-sister Samantha has publicly defended him.
However, the broadcaster felt that the couple should reconsider their busy schedule during this period. “They should probably take a break from a lot of these social engagements that I don’t really think are achieving anything,” she said.
