Meghan Markle rep attacks The Sun over ‘PR Stunt’ apology, saying tabloid hasn’t tried reaching outside
Meghan MarkleThe team of’s is royally unhappy with The SunWe apologize for Jeremy Clarkson’s hateful column written about her by the media.
Friday, December 16, (and possibly the day after) Netflix released the second half of docuseries Harry and Meghan(), Clarkson wrote that he hated the Duchess on a “cellular level”. On Monday the following, The Sun After intense backlash, the column was taken down. Later, they issued an apology and said that they were sorry. However, Markle spokesperson said that the column was removed on Saturday. released a statement obtained by PEOPLE Slamming The SunThe apology is a “PR stunt”
“The fact is that the Sun “Has not reached out to The Duchess Of Sussex to apologize, shows their intention,” the statement reads. “This is nothing but a PR stunt. The public is entitled to the publication’s regrets about their harmful comments. However, this wouldn’t have happened if The Sun did not profit from and continue to exploit hate, violence, and misogyny. An honest apology would include a change in their coverage and adherence to ethical standards for everyone. We’re not waiting for an apology.
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The SunThe statement of’s stated that “Columnists’ opinions and views are theirs, but we, as publishers, recognize that free expression comes with responsibility.” We at The Sun We regret the publication and are deeply sorry.
Clarkson used the following in his column: scene in Game of Thrones While detailing his deep hatred for Markle. “At night I can’t sleep as I lay there grinding my teeth, dreaming of the day when she will be paraded naked through every British town while the crowds chant, ‘Shame!’ Clarkson wrote that he was throwing excrement at her. Clarkson acknowledged the fact that the column was being taken down. Twitter He acknowledged that the reference was offensive to many people but did not apologize.
“Oh dear. “Oh dear. he tweeted. “In a column that I wrote about Meghan I made a casual reference to a scene from Game of Thrones This has been a disaster for many. I am horrified that I have caused so much harm and will be more cautious in the future.”
The shocking scene in season 5’s finale of the HBO hit series Cersei Lannister was (Lena Headey) punished by being paraded naked through King’s Landing to a hostile mud-slinging crowd as Septa Unella (Hannah Waddingham() repeatedly yelled “shame!” to draw attention to the prisoner. It was based upon a real medieval practice. George R.R. Martin had previously stated to EW that he based Cersei’s humiliation on Jane ShoreThe mistress of King Edward IV was also punished with a similar walk to shame following the death of the king.
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