Meghan Markle’s upcoming keynote speech at the South by Southwest festival has sparked a debate about her role as a feminist advocate, while a separate privacy controversy involving Prince Harry and OnlyFans unfolds.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is scheduled to appear as a keynote speaker at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in the United States, alongside notable feminist figures. This decision has elicited mixed reactions, with some critics questioning her suitability for the role in comparison to other female leaders and expressing skepticism regarding her feminist advocacy. Despite this, Meghan has supporters who are eagerly anticipating her involvement in the event.
The Duchess’s popularity varies significantly between the UK and the U.S., with higher favorability in the latter. This divide is attributed to Meghan and Prince Harry’s choice to step back from their senior royal duties in 2020, a move that has since influenced public opinion and the couple’s relationship with the media and the Royal Family. Their efforts to carve out an independent path, including initiatives through the Archewell Foundation focused on mental health and online kindness, have often been overshadowed by public and media scrutiny.
In other news, OnlyFans has banned former Las Vegas dominatrix Carrie Royale for attempting to disseminate non-consensual intimate photos of Prince Harry. Royale claimed to have compromising pictures from a private party in 2012 and threatened to release them on her OnlyFans page in response to her absence from Harry’s memoir. OnlyFans, adhering to its policy requiring consent for explicit content involving third parties, has taken measures to prevent the distribution of these images. Royale has voiced her disappointment, citing her desire to share the photos due to feeling excluded from the prince’s narrative.
These developments continue to fuel debates and discussions surrounding the Sussexes, touching on issues of privacy, consent, and the intricacies of public life.
