Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have found themselves in the spotlight again, this time facing criticism for their recent plans involving Nigeria, which Lady Colin Campbell has controversially described as a “dog and pony show.”
The royal couple’s initiatives aimed at fostering their global philanthropic presence have not been well received by everyone, as is evident from Campbell’s comments during her conversation with host Nana Akua. Lady Colin Campbell, a writer and socialite known for her outspoken views on the British royal family, expressed her skepticism about the Sussexes’ intentions and actions in a candid interview.
She articulated that the couple’s efforts seemed to have more to do with their own visibility and image than genuine altruistic efforts. According to Campbell, the initiatives led by Meghan and Harry in Nigeria are overshadowed by their personal brand, detracting from the potential impact of their work. Her comments during the interview focused largely on the presentation of these initiatives, calling them superficial and flashy.
In light of this, he made reference to the upcoming tour of Nigeria and told the GB news presenter“I’m glad she’s not going, so at least the focus will be on the Invictus Games and the cause, which of course, is the worthy cause of injured veterans.” “As for Nigeria, I think we are heading into very dangerous territory and I think there is actually something comparable between the almost pseudo-royal state visit that Harry and Meghan will undertake,” she also said.
“And let’s keep in mind that they have announced that this is His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, even though he is not allowed to use the title His Royal Highness.” “So from the Nigerian point of view, this will be presented as a pseudo-royal, almost state visit.”
He later added: “Let’s hope that Meghan and Harry’s visit to Nigeria does not turn out to be as ridiculous as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s visit to Germany in 1937, because the former royals who have come forward “The who are below their official position really have no rights, and should act and have a duty to avoid embarking on visits of this nature.
Before concluding, he also accused the couple of “begging for trouble” because “Meghan and Harry were given a year to decide if they were out; they chose to be out and they should stay out.” “I think if this is a success, it will encourage them to make other visits of that nature. And then we will have Harry and Meghan, the American royalty, and then we will have the Royal Family, the British royalty.”
Campbell criticized the way Meghan and Harry have handled their public persona and charitable activities, suggesting their actions could be perceived as selfish. This portrayal feeds into a larger narrative of criticism the couple has faced since leaving their official royal duties and moving to the United States. Campbell’s use of the phrase “dog and pony show” implies that the projects in Nigeria are more about spectacle than substance, hinting at a lack of depth in the couple’s approach to their philanthropic activities.
This type of criticism raises questions about the effectiveness and sincerity of celebrity-led humanitarian efforts, particularly when carried out by figures who are constantly under media scrutiny like Prince Harry and Meghan. The conversation with Nana Akua provided a platform for Campbell to express his concerns and observations about the Sussexes’ strategies and their impact on public perceptions.
