Prince Harry defends Girlfriend Meghan Markle

Kensington Palace has finally released a statement revealing that Meghan Markle is officially Prince Harry’s girlfriend. The strong-worded statement was directed to the media to stop harassing Meghan and her family. 35 year old, Meghan Markle is known for the role in the series 'Suits'. This was an unprecedented move that saw the Communication Secretary to Prince Harry make a post on Twitter this morning addressing the fact that Meghan has been subjected to sexist and racist social media trolling as well as media harassment because of covering their relationship.

Kensington Palace has issued a statement this morning about the harassment currently being experienced by Meghan Markle and her family

The statement explained how Prince Harry has always had the support of members of public since he was young. It continued to express how the Prince feels lucky and appreciates the privileged life he lives. The Prince is also aware that there is curiosity concerning his private life which he has always tried to keep secret. Though the Prince has always overlooked the uncomfortable level of media interest and has not taken any formal action on a publication of fictional stories he is concerned that the media has subjected his girlfriend, Meghan to a wave of harassment and abuse. From been smeared on the front pages of national newspapers to racial undertones in the form of comments and outright sexism in article comments and social media trolling Meghan has been subjected to abuse.

Dressed in a black coat, sunglasses and beanie the actress was spotted leaving her home in Toronto, Canada for the first time since Prince Harry Romance Rumors

The statement expressed that Prince Harry is worried for Markle’s safety and is concerned that he was not able to protect her. Something that the public did not already know is that most of the abuse has been kept away from the public including the nightly legal battles in order to prevent defamatory stories from appearing in papers. Her mother has had reporters appearing in her front door. Meghan’s ex-boyfriend has even been offered bribes by newspapers too. The statement continues to urge fair-minded people to understand the reason that has led the Prince to speak publicly.

Meghan Markle attends Wimbledon 2016

Apparently, the couple met early this year in Toronto where Prince Harry was carrying out a promotion of his Invictus Games and have been in a relationship for a few months. Previously, Prince Harry's was in a relationship with Chelsy Davy -which ended after five years, in 2009. He later dated Cressida Bonas for two years but parted ways in 2014. On the other hand, Meghan was married to Trevor Engelson, a film producer in 2011 but they ended up divorcing in 2013.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy attend the friendly international rugby union match between England and Australia at Twickenham in London, November 7, 2009

This was a very strong move by Prince Harry and it is nice to see him standing up for his girlfriend. We can only hope that the public will heed this statement and stop harassing Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Markle.