A Dance Turned Controversial: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Twerk Video Sparks Mixed Feelings
Ridicule and Criticism Sparked by Controversial Twerking Video - Controversial twerking video elicits widespread backlash
Here's an unexpected twist! Duchess Meghan, 43, decided to share a video on Instagram, featuring herself and Prince Harry, 40, busting some moves in a hospital room prior to their daughter Lilibet's birth. The clip sees Meghan attempting to induce labor while twerking, explaining, "After spicy food, hours of walking, and acupuncture didn't work - this was the last resort!"
Some loyal royal fans may never forget what they perceive as Meghan's role in straining Harry's relationship with his family and their move to the United States. The couple now resides in Montecito, California, with their children Lilibet and Archie, 6. The relationship between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, 76, and his older brother, Prince William, 42, has been tense for years. Given this history, it's no wonder such a video from Harry and Meghan might not be well-received, especially in the UK.
"Twerking Trailer Trash Teenagers"?
In a column for the British tabloid, "Daily Mail," Sarah Vine asks, "Did they think twerking like trailer trash teenagers would make them popular?" Vine uses a derogatory American term for those living in mobile home parks.
Other media outlets weren't too pleased either. The Sun's colleagues called the clip "cringe," while royal expert Ingrid Seward was far from impressed: "They can do what they want, but why put it online? Doesn't Meghan have any boundaries? I think it's vulgar, unnecessary, and attention-seeking." Critics also found it hypocritical, given the couple's usual concerns about privacy.
Richard Fitzwilliams, 75, a different royal expert, was equally critical in an interview with Express.co.uk, conveying his initial thought that the account might have been hacked. He wonders "how unroyal" one can be and believes it's our right to judge them.
"Dancing Like a Mad Mother?"
Camilla Tominey of the Telegraph understands the momentary madness that can come with being overdue, but even she couldn't imagine twerking. She finds it surprising that the privacy-obsessed couple would publish such a video.
Social mediausers expressed their opinions on the clip as well. Critiques ranged from "What the hell is this disaster of cringe?" to "This is the most desperate and hypocritical thing I've ever seen from two people who want to protect their children from social media and their privacy." It seems the line between privacy and public sharing is sometimes blurred.
Key Points to Remember:- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a twerking video on Instagram prior to Lilibet's birth.- The video received mixed reactions, with some finding it cringeworthy while others found it amusing.- Some critics argue that the video was hypocritical, given the couple's usual concerns about privacy.- The video stimulated discussions on social media and in the media, with some outlets hosting debates on whether it was cute or cringy.- The video marked a departure from traditional royal behavior, which often emphasizes formality and reserve. This departure led to criticism for some, who see it as inappropriate for members of the royal family.
"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I'm ready for this spectacle of pop-culture, featuring celebrities Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, as their controversial twerk video surrounded by entertainment reports has stirred up a whirlwind of opinions."
"Nevertheless, despite the mixed feelings and criticism about their unconventional approach to entertainment, it seemsclear that the couple is intent on carving out their own niche in pop-culture, challenging the traditional boundaries of the royal family and creating a new chapter for themselves."
