The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, faced humiliation at the premiere of the Bob Marley biopic, “One Love,” in Jamaica.
The royal couple’s attempt to boost their image and popularity backfired miserably when they were snubbed by Bob Marley’s son, Damian Marley.
The Grammy-winning reggae artist refused to pose for a photo with them and questioned their relevance and credibility.
Harry and Meghan had traveled to the Caribbean island as guests of Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins.
They approached Damian Marley, one of the executive producers of the film, at the after-party held at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday night.
Hoping to get a photo with him, as they are fans of his music and his father’s legacy, they also wanted to impress the media and the public who had criticized their uninvited presence at the event.
However, Damian Marley was not impressed by their request and rejected them coldly.
He expressed that he did not know who they were and did not care about their royal or celebrity status.
Moreover, he accused them of using him and his film as a publicity stunt, stating that they had no respect or understanding of his father’s life message or impact.
Damian Marley’s response was rude and blunt.
He made it clear that he did not recognize Harry and Meghan and wanted nothing to do with them.
He asked them, “Who the hell are you?”
and told them to leave him alone.
He emphasized that they had no right to be there, as they were not invited by his mother or the film’s team.
He accused them of seeking attention and fame instead of genuinely appreciating Bob Marley’s legacy.
Harry and Meghan, shocked and embarrassed by Damian Marley’s snub, attempted to explain who they were and why they were there.
They mentioned their friendship with Brian Robbins, who had invited them to the premiere, and their support for Bob Marley’s music and message.
They also expressed their desire to share their photo with their millions of social media followers.
However, Damian Marley was not moved by their explanation and dismissed them sarcastically.
He believed their friendship with Robbins and their social media presence were insincere.
He accused them of pretending to be fans of Bob Marley without truly understanding his significance to the Jamaican people and the world.
He suggested they return to their mansion in California and leave him and his family alone.
Harry and Meghan left the after-party visibly angry and unhappy.
They were unable to get their photo with Damian Marley or any of the film’s stars, including Kingsley Benatar, who portrays Bob Marley, and Lashawna Lynch, who plays Rita Marley.
They did not apologize to Damian Marley or the film’s team, nor did they express gratitude for their work.
This incident has exposed Harry and Meghan’s desperation and delusion as they continue to seek attention and validation from celebrities and the public.
It has also revealed their lack of respect and appreciation for Bob Marley and his legacy, which they tried to exploit for their own benefit.
Social media users have criticized and ridiculed the couple, calling them rude and arrogant.
Despite enjoying a lavish trip to Jamaica, Harry and Meghan have not commented on the incident or apologized to Damian Marley or the film’s team.
They are expected to return to the US soon, where they will face further scrutiny and criticism.