Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Attacks Are ‘Shameful,’ Sussexes Should Be Treated As ‘Heroes’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been in the middle of a slew of controversies ever since they tied the knot. And just this week, the royal couple made headlines after they revealed that they have filed a lawsuit against the British press.

Shortly after, Prince Harry released a statement to the entire world showing his support for his wife. The Duke of Sussex said that Markle has been a victim of the media’s scathing attack even before they tied the knot.

One of the royal couple’s friends, Nacho Figueras, appeared on the “Ellen Show,” where he talked about the Sussexes. The polo player defended Prince Harry and Markle by saying that it’s a shame how they are being attacked by the public when they should actually be treated as heroes.

“I’ve seen it all happen from the very beginning when he was younger…he is a wonderful man, someone that really cares, he’s really committed. He cares about children, he cares about making the world a better place. Then he found Meghan, who is an incredible girl, she’s amazing — she gave up all the things she had to marry this man she loves,” he said.

Figueras also said that contrary to what some people might think, it was not easy for Markle to give up everything she had just so she could be with Prince Harry. Even though this meant that the “Suits” alum would become an official member of the royal family, she wasn’t prepared for all of the negative press she has been receiving.

“The most depressing (thing) is that the media and even some people are not seeing that these two (Meghan and Harry) are heroes, we should be treating them as heroes. These guys are taking their time to make the world a better place and they’re fighting for us, and instead of us embracing them and loving them and cheering for them, we’re attacking them. It’s a shame,” he said.

But if Figueras came to Prince Harry and Markle’s defense, “Good Morning Britain” host Piers Morgan didn’t do the same thing. He urged the Duke of Sussex to stop playing the victim.