Prince Harry's Nightmare: Meghan Markle at Risk of Acid Attack in UK, Fears Duke of Sussex
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Prince Harry is sounding the alarm louder than a royal wedding bell, revealing his deep fears for Meghan Markle's safety if they return to the UK. In an ITV documentary, *Tabloids on Trial*, the Duke of Sussex voiced his concerns about the potential for an acid or knife attack fueled by the toxic media environment.
“All it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read,” Harry said. “And whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”
The royal couple made a high-profile move to California in 2020, and while Prince Harry made a solo return to the UK in May for the Invictus Games, Meghan was noticeably absent.
Prince Harry also disclosed that his battle against British tabloids had the backing of Queen Elizabeth II before her passing in September 2022. “She’s very much up there, going ‘see this through to the end,’” he told ITV News.
The documentary delves into Prince Harry's legal victories against tabloid intrusion, including a significant court ruling against Mirror Group Newspapers for unlawful information gathering. “To go in there and come out and have the judge rule in our favor was obviously huge,” Harry said, emphasizing the ruling’s implications for high-level executives and lawyers involved in the misconduct.
Prince Harry also shared the personal toll of media intrusion, describing his perpetual “paranoia, fear, worry, concern,” and deep-seated distrust of those around him. He highlighted the crucial difference between public interest and what merely interests the public, despite having shared his life through a Netflix documentary series and a revealing memoir.
With this candid interview, Prince Harry underscores the ongoing struggle he and Meghan face against the relentless scrutiny and danger posed by negative press, affirming his commitment to protecting his family from the threats that keep him on high alert.