Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been nominated for a Hollywood Critics Award category thanks to the Netflix documentary series ‘Harry and Meghan’. Despite this achievement, Harry and Meghan were heavily criticized.
Criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the form of those who cannot escape the shadow of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Receive Award Nomination
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been nominated for the Hollywood Critics Award. This nomination comes as a result of their documentary series, ‘Harry and Meghan,’ which aired on Netflix earlier this year. In the series, they made a series of remarkable claims about their time in the Royal Family.
The revelations shared by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the documentary were quite surprising. Among them, they expressed feelings of isolation due to the actions of the Royal Family. Harry also took aim at King Charles III, and they detailed their conflict with Prince William, claiming it left Harry fearful after being yelled at and berated.
Called Ironic that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still dependent on the Royal Family
However, their nomination for an award has drawn criticism. Public relations expert Kieran Elsby considers it ironic that Harry and Meghan are nominated for an award based on a documentary that portrays their “honesty” as an effort to distance themselves from the Royal Family.
“It is truly ironic that Harry and Meghan appear to be trying to distance themselves from the drama they created within the Royal Family, yet they are being nominated for an award related to the royal family,” said Kieran Elsby, as quoted by Mirror.
“Their Netflix show depicts their decision to step back from royal duties and their subsequent life in the United States. The show was selected for its ‘genuine honesty’ and the way it provides viewers with a glimpse into their personal lives,” he continued.
Seen as a Sign of Reliance on the Royal Family for Financial Gain
Kieran, as the Director of Global Media PR, added that the nomination of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle indicates that the couple still needs a connection to the Royal Family. According to Kieran, they cannot break away from the Royal Family to pursue their projects. This implies that Harry and Meghan rely on the Royal Family to earn a living.
Therefore, Kieran believes that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue to provoke the Royal Family to keep their names in the headlines and maintain their relevance.
“After all, they are still using their royal titles and their relationship with the Royal Family to promote their projects,” he explained.
“This nomination is a way for Harry and Meghan to keep their names in the headlines and maintain their relevance as they try to secure their next paycheck. It’s also a way for them to continue to capitalize on their royal connections,” Kieran added.
Due to the attention garnered by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle through their documentary series, Kieran believes that the American audience has become their target for promoting their latest projects. He is convinced that Harry and Meghan will achieve further success by discussing the Royal Family.
“The fact that this show has been nominated for an award despite its negative portrayal of the royal family shows that the U.S. is still willing to provide Harry and Meghan with a platform.”
“Harry and Meghan also have many well-known names associated with them, making it more likely for them to receive nominations. After all, everyone is trying to sell. Sell awards, sell sponsors, sell tickets, and sell viewing rights. Money is the only language in Hollywood,” Kieran concluded regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nomination for the 2023 Hollywood Critics Awards.