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In the latest drama surrounding the British royal family, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has come under fire from none other than Meghan McCain, the co-host of The View. The reason? Markle chose to skip Queen Elizabeth II’s annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, which marks the official celebration of the monarch’s birthday, in favor of spending time with her newborn son, Archie, on his first birthday.
McCain, never one to hold back her opinions, took to Twitter to express her outrage at Markle’s decision, writing, “Breaking: Meghan McCain is more loyal to the Queen of England than Meghan Markle.” She went on to criticize Markle for “skipping out” on her royal duties and “not respecting the traditions and institutions that come with being a member of the British royal family.”
But is McCain’s criticism of Markle fair? After all, the Duchess of Sussex has been the subject of intense media scrutiny and criticism since joining the royal family in 2018, much of it rooted in racism and sexism. She has also been open about her struggles with the intense pressure and scrutiny that come with being a royal, as well as the toll it has taken on her mental health.
It’s also worth noting that Markle isn’t the first royal to skip out on the Trooping the Colour ceremony. In 1982, Princess Diana was notably absent from the event after giving birth to her son, Prince William, just two weeks earlier. And in 1965, the Queen herself famously missed the ceremony due to the death of her husband, Prince Philip’s, uncle.
So why is Markle’s decision to prioritize her son’s birthday over a traditional royal ceremony causing such a stir? One possible explanation is the ongoing feud between Markle and the British media, which has been fueled by her outspokenness and willingness to break with royal protocol. In addition, her marriage to Prince Harry, who is sixth in line to the throne, has also been a source of controversy, with many critics accusing her of trying to bring an American, Hollywood-style approach to the conservative, centuries-old institution of the British monarchy.
But at the end of the day, is it really fair to criticize Markle for prioritizing her family over a tradition that has been around for centuries? After all, she is a new mother and likely wanted to spend the day celebrating her son’s first year of life with her husband and close family members. And while the Queen’s birthday is certainly an important occasion, it’s hardly a life-or-death matter.
In the end, there will always be those who criticize Markle for her choices, just as there will always be those who defend her. What’s most important is that she stays true to herself and her values, and that she continues to prioritize her mental health and well-being above all else. Whether she decides to attend future royal ceremonies or not, one thing is clear: Meghan Markle is here to stay, and she’s not afraid to break with tradition to create a life that works for her and her family.
