Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Mocked After Launching New Sussex Website: 'Admit Defeat'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry launched a new website using their royal titles, and it sparked negative reactions online.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to step away from their royal duties in 2020 for "financial independence." In their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, they also seemingly accused the royal family of being racist for allegedly asking about the skin color of their then-unborn child. However, the duo has seemingly returned to their royal roots by using their royal title for their new website, sussex.com.
The homepage features a photo of Prince Harry and Markle at the 2023 Invictus Games closing ceremony last September. The pair can be seen smiling and clapping. Under their coat of arms, the text on the homepage reads, "The office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
The royal couple's new website raised several eyebrows among the Sussexes' critics. Many mocked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for allegedly failing after leaving the royal family, with one claiming that what they did was an admission of defeat.
"Imagine, saying, you want to live an independent life [then] start a website that is not royal based and failing. Now imagine having to admit defeat [and] going back to using your royal titles and coat of arms because the deals have dried up. I can't stop laughing at them! They are the equivalent of a fake Prada," one wrote with multiple rolling on the floor while laughing emojis. Another added, "Oh, I thought mm said that 'she doesn't want anything to do with the RF!'"
Imagine, saying, you want to live an independent life start a website that is not royal based and failing. Now imagine having to admit defeat going back to using your royal titles and coat of arms because the deals have dried up. I can’t stop laughing at them! They are the…
— Sabirah Lohn 💕🦕🦖 (@SabirahLohn) February 12, 2024
"'We don't want to be royals' *proceeds to create a website and a personal office using their titles*," another wrote.
"Look at them still wanting to be seen as royals and be connected to the 'awful, racist' family that made their lives so miserable [two unamused face emojis]. These traitors really are the biggest hypocrites in the world," a different user opined with multiple facepalm emojis.
Despite the criticisms the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received, many voiced support for their new endeavors. Their fans expressed excitement to see more of their work moving forward.
"This is wonderful. God bless them for issuing their platform to help others, this is true (sic) wonderful. We can all make it, no need to tare (sic) others down. Love this for them," one supporter wrote.
Another commented, "Absolutely love that new design..... very cool."
"Beautiful! Love them! 2024 is looking good!" a third fan wrote with multiple fire emojis.
"It's fab! [W]hat an awesome surprise!" a different user said.
it’s fab! what an awesome surprise! pic.twitter.com/kinGSnMb1A
— Michelle (@michkeepscool) February 12, 2024
Prince Harry and Markle were dubbed among the biggest losers in Hollywood last year. They were also the top 2 Most Disliked Celebrities in 2023 based on Ranker's poll. However, an entertainment expert predicted their Hollywood comeback this year.
"I know from years working in the media that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be inundated with various offers to attend events and support good causes," said Mark Boardman, who is a regular celebrity expert on BBC News, Sky News and Radio Five Live for high profile showbiz stories.
"2024 holds the potential for a more positive year for the Sussexes financially, with more money rolling in, no matter what they choose to focus on."
