Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Backlash from French Media

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently faced a devastating backlash from the media in France, according to British journalist Peter Allen.

The couple's recent outing and Meghan Markle's dramatic court case have attracted heavy criticism, despite her positive reception during a light-hearted interview with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the US.

While many Sussex fans admired Meghan's peaceful demeanor in the video, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been subjected to scathing criticism in recent weeks.

The latest issue of the popular French magazine Paris Match features a cover that is highly critical of the couple.

One headline translates to “Why Meghan Lied,” while another reads “The Mask Slips.”

This is a significant development, as the French media has previously been respectful towards the Sussex royals.

Paris Match, with a circulation of over 560,000 in 2020 and more than 1.2 million social media followers, holds significant influence.

Peter Allen took to Twitter to highlight the French media's harsh treatment of Harry and Meghan, describing the latest headlines as devastating.

It is worth noting that the magazine has previously celebrated the couple's relationship on its covers as part of “Project Sussex.”

David Wooding, the political editor of the Sun on Sunday, also noted that Harry and Meghan's public image is starting to change for the worse outside of the UK.

This observation comes after Meghan's apology for misleading the court in her legal battle against the Mail on Sunday's publishers.

The court case revolves around the publication of parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father after her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.

In February, a High Court judge ruled in Meghan's favor, stating that the publication of the letter was manifestly excessive and therefore unlawful.

However, Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, is seeking to overturn this decision at the Court of Appeal.

They argue that Meghan knew the letter might be published and made private information public by cooperating with the authors of the book “Finding Freedom,” Ahmed Scobie and Caroline Durand.

In a surprising twist, Meghan's former press secretary, Jason Kanauf, testified that she not only knew about his meetings with the authors but also provided briefing notes.

According to Kanauf, the royal couple authorized their cooperation in writing in December 2018.

Emails released as part of his statement revealed that he had also corresponded with Prince Harry about the book and their intention to distance themselves from it.

Meghan Markle admitted in a public statement that Kanauf did provide information to the authors for the book, although she claimed to be unaware of the extent of the information shared.

She also apologized for not remembering emails regarding a meeting between the authors and Kanauf.

She clarified that she had no intention to mislead the court or the defendant.

The ongoing legal battle and the French media's criticism have added to the challenges faced by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Their public image seems to be shifting, both in the UK and abroad.

It remains to be seen how they will navigate these obstacles and maintain their standing in the public eye.