McCain Criticizes Markle's Decision to Skip King's Coronation

Meghan McCain Criticizes Meghan Markle's Decision to Skip King's Coronation, Accusing Her of Backing Out

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Meghan McCain criticized Meghan Markle for not attending the coronation of King Charles III in a strongly-worded op-ed published in the Daily Mail on April 13.

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McCain accused Markle of "chickening out" and questioned her reasons for not attending alongside her husband Prince Harry.

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Meghan McCain accused Markle of being obsessed with the limelight, stating that she is one of the few people in the world who loves to see herself on camera.

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However, some have criticized McCain's comments as being unnecessarily harsh and not taking into account the pressures that Markle has faced in the public eye.

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McCain accused Markle of cowardice for not attending the coronation, stating that she is unwilling to face her in-laws and the British public.

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According to McCain, Markle is likely to be met with boos from the public upon arriving in the country.

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McCain also criticized Prince Harry for his supposed love of attention and shared intimate details of his life with the media.

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Prince Harry will attend the Coronation Service on May 6th, while Meghan Markle will stay in California with their children, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

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Diane Abbott highlighted the issues of racism and misogyny faced by Meghan Markle in a 2020 interview with CNN.

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Regarding Meghan Markle's absence from King Charles III's coronation, Oprah Winfrey expressed that the couple should prioritize what is best for them and their family.

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