The Sussexes were honored at the Ripple of Hope Awards this Tuesday, just hours before the release of their documentary series on Netflix, which is already sending shockwaves through the British crown.
Miles away from London, they no longer intend to keep quiet. While their documentary for Netflix is already rocking Buckingham Palace, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were honored this Tuesday, December 6, at the Ripple of Hope Awards in New York City. They especially received the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in the British Royal Family for their commitment to combating racism. “They went to the oldest institution in the history of the United Kingdom, said what its members are doing wrong, and that there can be no structural racism, that there can be no misunderstanding of mental health,” said Kerry Kennedy, the Robert F. Kennedy Chair. (RFK) Human rights organization named after his father.
In the video, Harry and Meghan attack the royal family in a new trailer for the documentary
“They knew that if they did that, there would be consequences, they would be ostracized, they would lose their family, their position in this structure, and that people would blame them for it,” continued the daughter of “Bobby Kennedy”. “They did it anyway because they believed they couldn’t live with themselves unless they questioned that authority.”
The “tremendous impact” of telling his story.
Invited to take the stage to receive their ‘anti-racism’ award, the Sussexes had their turn to speak. Meghan Markle used this moment to praise Robert Kennedy, the man who inspired her. “The DRC’s enduring dream of a just and peaceful world is more than just a hope. It is a direct request, a concrete challenge, a call to action, a test of individual courage and collective spirit,” he claims. “His call to humanity is as relevant today as it was in 1966 when he addressed the University of Cape Town, a place we have visited and is close to our hearts. And he presented a vision of the common good of society.”
Sitting next to his wife, Harry also stressed the importance of storytelling, saying “at the end of the day we live in a world where sharing experiences and stories has a lot of impact” and then added that it’s important to take action “if you’re in a position of influence”. , leadership or otherwise.”
Sussex and tenderness
Two days before the release of their Netflix documentary, which already promises to be explosive, the Sussexes’ attendance at the New York gala certainly came under a lot of scrutiny. And as always, Harry multiplied tender gestures towards his wife. In particular, he was seen putting a protective arm around Meghan Markle at dinner and exchanging a few affectionate caresses, as revealed DailyMail: in a number of frames. What is needed to prove once again that their love is stronger than the Crown?
In the video: Harry and Meghan. A new trailer for their Netflix documentary
Source: Le Figaro
