Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to Jamaica has reportedly caused further strain in their relationship with the royal family.
The couple made a surprise appearance at the premiere of Bob Marley One Love on January 23rd, while King Charles and Princess Catherine were undergoing medical surgeries.
This unexpected outing cast Harry and Meghan in a negative light.
According to Heat magazine, insiders claim that the purpose of their visit to Jamaica was to alleviate the criticism Harry faced after the aviation awards.
However, instead of finding solace, they were accused of insensitivity and betrayal.
Meghan believes these accusations are vindictive and ridiculous, given that they left the royal family a long time ago and have the right to associate with whomever they choose.
The senior members of the royal family viewed Harry and Meghan’s actions as tone deaf, according to the report.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica dismissed the criticisms from the British media as mere publicity for his country.
The media labeled Harry as insensitive for posing with Jamaica’s anti-royalist prime minister.
Holness had previously expressed his intention to transition Jamaica from a monarchy to a republican system of government.
Many royalists took to social media and various outlets to criticize the Sussexes for their actions.
Royal pundit Phil Dampier, in an interview with the Daily Mail, described the couple as insensitive.
Dampier mentioned the possibility of Jamaica conducting a referendum to dissociate from the British monarchy later this year.
He stated that under normal circumstances, attending a film premiere would not be an issue, but given the current situation in Jamaica, their actions were rather insensitive.
Dampier also noted that both Meghan and Harry have fond memories of Jamaica.
While it is understandable that they felt at home, their visit sends a message of support for the country without making a public show of support for the king and princess of Wales.
Another British commentator criticized Harry and Meghan’s visit to Jamaica as tone deaf, especially considering that King Charles was hospitalized with an undisclosed illness during the same week.
The commentator also highlighted the stated intention of the Holness administration to transition to a republican system of government.
However, speaking at the official launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative, Prime Minister Holness expressed his delight in attending the premiere of the Bob Marley biopic.
He mentioned being surprised to be drawn into the internal issues of the United Kingdom but saw it as an opportunity for more publicity for Jamaica.
During his time on the film set, Holness interacted with the cast and observed their admiration for Jamaican culture.
He emphasized their connection with Jamaica, its impact on the world, and the representation of Bob Marley.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Jamaica has caused further tensions with the royal family.
Their unexpected appearance at the Bob Marley One Love premiere, coupled with the ongoing discussions about Jamaica’s transition to a republican system of government, have garnered criticism from both the media and royalists.
Despite this, Prime Minister Holness welcomed their attendance and saw it as an opportunity to promote Jamaica’s cultural significance.