Meghan Markle did it again and spoke out politically. Your statements are not well received by the British people. Instead, the Duchess receives a shit storm.
- Meghan Markle spoke to US women's rights activist Gloria Steinem.
- Among other things, it deals with politics and feminism.
- In England, the Duchess's statements are not well received.
Los Angeles - No, Meghan Markle * really isn't a flag in the wind . Prince Harry's wife is considered a strong personality who sticks to her opinion - no matter what. In a conversation with the US women's rights activist Gloria Steinem , the ex-actress unintentionally angered the British people. But what happened?
The conversation with the 86-year-old activist deals with topics such as politics and feminism . So far so good. Actually, members of the British royal house do not comment on political events, but that was not the point for many British people. Rather, they were bothered by a very specific statement from Meghan *. In a chat with Steinem , the two agree that "we women are connected to one another and not overriding one another."
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Meghan provokes Shitstorm with a conversation about politics and feminism
This statement is not well received on social media, because despite defeats from the royal family in March of this year, Harry and Meghan are still considered members of the royal family. The 39-year-old does not renounce her royal title, so, in the opinion of many Britons, disregards other women. "Equal or higher?" Asks a user on Twitter and posts three photos in which different people make the royal curtsey to Meghan *.
Linked or Ranked? #MeghanMarkle #megxit #MeghanAndHarry pic.twitter.com/V5DiI6V4sY
- Talking Tiaras (@talkingtiaras) August 26, 2020Another becomes even clearer: “If she really believes that women are equal to each other and not higher, how can it be that she sees herself as a pseudo-duchess. Give up your royal title and stop stealing money from British taxpayers. "
If #meghanmarkle believes women are 'linked not ranked', how come shes ranking herself UP as a pseudo Duchess? GIVE UP YOUR TITLES MEGHAN. and stop robbing UK taxpayers. You scrounging git. #megxit
- Wally (@ yankeewally2) August 26, 2020Meghan Markle: British are angry about the Duchess' political statement
In the entire conversation, a certain enthusiasm from Meghan towards the 86-year-old activist cannot be denied. “I think it is often forgotten how hard women like you and so many others before you fought to ensure that we are where we are now,” says the Duchess: “I am really grateful to be part of your movement because it feels good to be doing the right thing.
The interview was probably recorded at Harry and Meghan * 's new residence in Santa Barbara. At the beginning of the conversation, Steinem says to Meghan : “Welcome home. I am so glad that you are back home. "The Duchess replies:" Me too. For so many reasons. ”With the final“ Megxit ”and the move to the USA, Harry and Meghan want to start a new life with their son Archie - far away from the British royal family. The two are currently working on various projects. The 39-year-old was recently very involved in the US election campaign . The Duchess is considered a sharp critic of President Trump . Meghan had previously encouraged women to vote at an online meeting. So now followed the conversation with Gloria Steinem , which was initiated by the Makers Wome n portal . The movement is committed to equality. * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network
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