Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's silence amid Tyler Perry scandal is ‘self-serving behavior’: experts

For selected royal experts the silence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is deafening The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven t given a society announcement after Derek Dixon sued Tyler Perry for million for alleged sexual harassment assault and retaliation The complaint which was filed on June manifested the actor accusing the filmmaker of creating a coercive sexually exploitative dynamic setting while filming The Oval and Ruthless Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell which handles the offices of the duke and duchess for comment Perry is godfather to the couple s daughter Princess Lilibet PRINCE HARRY MEGHAN MARKLE FACING MAJOR STAFF TURNOVER DUBBED A BLOODBATH EXPERT Instead of offering their stalwart help as good friends would who even lived in his home this silence is a clear demonstration of a total lack of moral courage British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital Their silence to avoid entanglement in a controversy especially given their precarious standing in both Hollywood and royal circles won t look good in the long run Fordwich warned Harry and Meghan are in a lose-lose situation Keeping their distance has backfired either way If Tyler Perry is exonerated their lack of endorsement will be seen as a betrayal further damaging their credibility among friends and foreseen allies alike If charges against Tyler Perry are proven distancing themselves to protect their brand will still appear opportunistic and ungrateful Matthew Boyd an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services LLC previously shared a message with Fox News Digital This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated suggests of harassment will fail the comment read Dixon claimed he was sexually assaulted by Perry in January months before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals and moved to California CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn the Netflix docuseries Harry Meghan Perry spoke out about his close friendship with the couple and how he offered them refuge at his Los Angeles home where the family could feel safe with their then- -year-old son Prince Archie after their royal exit You commented Stay as long as you need to We revealed Maybe we just stay forever Harry narrated Perry as quoted by People magazine Tyler Perry put himself out there and was one of the meager A-listers who fiercely defended the Sussexes Kinsey Schofield host of the To Di For Daily podcast communicated Fox News Digital To quote Prince Harry from his January interview with Anderson Cooper on Minutes Silence is betrayal ' I imagine Tyler Perry would appreciate any backup at this point Harry and Meghan s silence looks fully self-serving Schofield claimed In the court of constituents opinion agents and publicists often rally influential celebrities to throw their endorsement behind the accused in order to sway both media narratives and general sentiment It doesn t matter whether you re guilty or not With the right spin you can continue to work after the fallout If Harry and Meghan chose to get involved and encouragement Tyler it could encourage other population figures to follow suit I m not saying it s right but it s how the system works I ve worked with Tyler Perry Schofield shared He struck me as kind I hope these accusations aren t true not just for the sake of my own memories of Tyler but for Harry and Meghan s daughter Lili his goddaughter LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAccording to Harry Meghan Perry stated he first got acquainted with Meghan after he sent her a letter ahead of her royal wedding People magazine shared that Perry advised the former American actress he was praying for her amid the hurtful argument surrounding her strained relationship with her father former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle I couldn't even imagine this woman finding the man that she loved the man of her dreams and him being a prince and then to walk into all of that madness and need the shield of family and then have your father do specific horrible things reported Perry as quoted by the outlet When my life changed and success started to come family members became different people and I know how hurtful and horrible it can be Perry noted that he straightaway empathized with Meghan He stood by the couple with pivotal backing and shield when they were at their bulk vulnerable during their transition from royal life to the U S commented Fordwich While there are strategic reasons for their silence it reflects poorly on their overall character Their ingratitude appears to be on full display for other celebrities and the world to watch Aren t they supposed to be self-declared advocates for compassion and justice In Harry Meghan it was revealed that Meghan cried to Perry when she began to open up about how she was treated by the British media Meghan and Harry cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of patronage from the palace as their reasons for their exit To tell Meghan that I felt her feelings were valid that hurt Perry reported as quoted by People She was afraid of them destroying her or going crazy or them making her think she was crazy WATCH MEGHAN MARKLE WILL NEVER WIN OVER UK CONSTITUENTS AGAIN AUTHOR CLAIMSIn the series Meghan and Harry admitted they didn t have anywhere to stay in California where they could feel safe during the pandemic It was Perry who stepped in and opened his doors for them It was bliss because no one knew we were there stated Harry It s a secret so at least during COVID- we can take the dogs for a walk and have a little slice of normal life declared Meghan Schofield is adamant that the couple Meghan in particular could use their platform to express words of assistance for her friend Meghan who relaunched her Instagram account in January has million followers Harry and Meghan s refusal to get involved is clearly an act of self-preservation declared Schofield But with Meghan s almost binge-like activity on social media and the constant promotion of her As Ever brand their avoidance of the Perry shame feels amplified You can post a four-year-old video of yourself doing the Baby Mama Dance but you can t acknowledge a friend in need One who displayed you so much kindness that measuring it would be impossible A man who gave you a private plane a luxury home and majority of importantly an exit strategy Schofield argued MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY HOST BROOKLYN BECKHAM NICOLA PELTZ AMID FAMILY TENSIONS ON BOTH SIDES ASSESSMENT Tyler Perry says he s innocent maybe he is explained Schofield But the fact that Harry and Meghan haven t even recounted the press that they stand by him is just another example of the Sussexes all-about-me mindset In the Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a million home in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito According to the U K s DailyMail Perry posted a heartfelt birthday message on X to the duchess in that read I ve had a front-row seat in your life for the past limited years I ve watched you endure things that would have broken a lot of people I m so incredibly proud to see how happy you your husband and your kids are now