Meghan believes she was 'destined' to fight racism in US and her instinct to leave royal family now 'makes sense'
Although no one could have predicted that Harry and Meghan Markle's would quit the royal family and move to the United States the same year that would spark the massive anti-racism protests all across the country after George Floyd's death, the Duchess of Sussex believes that it was all part of destiny's greater plan.
A close friend of the Duchess told Daily Mail that Meghan believes she was "destined" to help fight systemic racism in the US. And that her "gnawing urgency to uproot from England" was nothing but fate so she could be at the "forefront" of the movement, the insider explained. "Meghan said her work as a leader is more important than ever right now and that she’s been speaking with Oprah and other community leaders on how she can be part of the solution. Meghan feels like her mission goes far beyond acting. She said she wants to use her voice for change and hasn’t ruled out a career in politics," the insider said.
This comes after reports claimed that Harry and Meghan Markle are "shifting their focus" to support the Black Lives Matter movement, instead of busying themselves weighing the impact of Covid-19 on their charities.
"The Black Lives Matter movement matters to Meghan and it matters to Harry. And I understand that this is going to be an area where we're going to see the couple doing a lot more work and taking a lot more interest," royal expert Katie Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight about the Duke and Duchess, who are currently staying at an $18-million mansion in Los Angeles with their son Archie, after having officially stepped back from royal duties at the end of March.
Meghan, in particular, feels "passionate" about the BLM movement as she considers herself "a role model" who is able to be vocal on the issue of racial equality. "She believes that there is an expectation on her to address what's going on and to [show] support. And that is what they're doing," Nicholl said. Regardless, however, racism is an issue that "resonates" with both her and her husband. Being from vastly different backgrounds — a Californian and a Britisher — Meghan and Harry are able to bring "different perspectives" on the movement. It is also something that helps them "keep abreast" with everything that is happening regarding the movement in both countries.
Days after Floyd's death, when the US was already gripped with protests and riots, Meghan broke her silence during a digital address to graduating pupils at her old school, Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. She apologized for not speaking out sooner on the matter. "I wasn't sure what I could say to you. I wanted to say the right thing and I was really nervous that it would get picked apart. And I realized the only wrong thing to say is to say nothing," she said.
She went on to name other African-Americans along with Floyd, who became victims of over-policing in the last six years. "George Floyd's life mattered and Breonna Taylor's life mattered and Philando Castile's life mattered and Tamir Rice's life mattered," she said. Meghan urged the graduates to have "empathy for those who don't see the world through the same lens that you do," and use their "diverse, vibrant and opened minded" teachings to champion the movement of "black lives matter."
She also distanced herself from best friend Jessica Mulroney after she threatened to sue Sasha Exeter, a black influencer over a dispute regarding racism on Instagram. Close friends previously told Daily Mail: "Meghan is absolutely mortified that she's been dragged into this complete mess. She said Jessica is in no way a racist, but the way she handled the situation (with the fashion influencer) was tone-deaf and heartbreaking. Meghan said friends reflect friends and because of what's at stake she can no longer be associated with Jessica, at least not in public. She has to do what she has to do in order to preserve her dignity and her own reputation."