Despite facing numerous challenges, Meghan Markle has managed to maintain a positive outlook throughout the year.

From enduring criticism to attending meaningless awards ceremonies, she has consistently put on a brave face.

However, it is undeniable that this year has been far from smooth sailing for her.

The year started off promisingly for Prince Harry, as he finally had the opportunity to share his truth with the world.

Unfortunately, this revelation was met with skepticism and criticism from many quarters.

But it was another incident that truly shook the royal family and made this year particularly difficult for them.

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Looking back at Harry and Meghan’s year, it’s remarkable how they have soldiered on despite facing significant backlash.

They seem determined to stay on their current path, disregarding any advice or suggestions for change.

However, one incident pushed them over the edge.

It all began with a South Park spoof that quickly gained attention, followed by a sketch on Family Guy created by Seth MacFarlane.

Interestingly, Meghan and Harry’s team closely scrutinized these parodies, even though they were dismissed as baseless and unfounded.

They meticulously examine every online mention and video portrayal, as this has become an integral part of their lives.

Particularly for Prince Harry, litigation has become a regular occurrence.

What’s noteworthy is that they decided to take a step back mainly because the South Park spoof and the Family Guy sketch didn’t reference their children, Princess Lily and Prince Archie.

Had these parodies included their kids, the couple may have pursued legal action.

This disparity is perplexing, considering that when a cartoon called The Prince satirized Prince George, there was complete silence from Meghan and Harry.

The most damaging blow to the couple this year was the invasion of their privacy through the South Park spoof.

Even with their new team, it has been a challenge to spin the narrative in their favor.

In hindsight, it would have been wiser for them to embrace the humor, acknowledge the joke, and move on.

By remaining silent, they inadvertently conveyed a lack of humor and allowed the incident to linger.

Despite receiving awards and making headlines with her gold dress and the infamous NYC car chase, Meghan Markle has had a tough year.

The impact of the spoof videos and the subsequent fallout has made it particularly challenging for her.

However, as we look ahead to 2024, there is hope that the coming year will bring more positivity and better fortunes for Meghan and Prince Harry.

This is Neil Sean reporting from the heart of London.

Thank you for joining me today.