Makes you wonder if they had take a hard line long ago if it would of stopped the escalation...of course it remains to be seen if they back off.
I really don't think there's anything M&H could have done differently. They've been responding with such grace and poise under tremendous pressure and harsh negativity from a number of quarters that has been simply disgusting and inexcusable. We have no idea of the behind-the-scenes tensions and daily pressures they've been dealing with, but we are aware of the harsh stories, whether or not we've clicked on them. Personally, I chose a long time ago to not click on the Daily Fail. I look for pictures and more responsible reporting elsewhere. The days are over when the royals should be expected to sit back and take it, or else under the barrage of media ploys and threats cough up access and play the media's game.
As you noted in a previous post, the negative reporting and harassment of Meghan, her friends and many of her family members (estranged and non-estranged) has been going on since the story M&H were dating was first publicized in October 2016. This revelation came from the same reporter who smeared Meghan last November for 'supporting terrorism' because Meghan harmlessly and graciously met with the women of the Hubb community kitchen at their mosque (to follow-up on how the
Together cookbook had benefited their community outreach efforts).
In fact,
Harry did take a hard line long ago. Let's remember that after it was revealed M&H were dating, Harry took a very considerable hard line (on November 8, 2016) when KP released Harry's unprecedented statement cautioning the media to back off. The words Harry was behind then:
"This is not a game, it's her life and his..." are reiterated in Harry's recent statement which this time he personally puts forward himself front and center:
https://sussexofficial.uk/
I have often reviewed the Harry/Meghan engagement interview. For me, it's all there in living color: They told us who they are and what they hope to do in the world to make a positive difference. And they also told us that they were prepared to face challenges together. Throughout the interview, they displayed such a deep and passionate love for each other, for building a productive and happy life together, and for 'lifting as they climb.'
For all those questioning timing, the legalities of such questions have been answered already. What I have to say about timing is this:
IT'S ABOUT TIME!
I stand with the Duke & Duchess of Sussex! I stand with the Queen of Great Britain & the Commonwealth and I stand with all responsible, caring human beings vs the sad, contemptuous and broken elements of the British and global media. Those journalists who truly support and represent accurate and fair journalism should also be standing in solidarity with a young man who is, with admirable integrity and courage, trying to protect his family's safety and privacy.