Kerry Kennedy’s Silence on Harry and Meghan Raises Eyebrows

Kerry Kennedy, the daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has noticeably shifted her focus on social media, particularly when it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The last time she mentioned the couple on Twitter was back on December 22, and that post was merely a photo.

It drew a flurry of negative comments, suggesting that her followers may not be as supportive of the Sussexes as she once appeared to be.

Since then, Kennedy has been quite active on Twitter, especially throughout February in honor of Black History Month, yet there hasn't been a single mention of Harry and Meghan, not even with the release of Harry's memoir, “Spare.”

Interestingly, while Kennedy has remained silent about the Sussexes, she has frequently tweeted about other notable figures, like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also received the Ripple of Hope award in December.

Taylor Swift even got a nod from her with a photo post.

Just yesterday, she shared a tribute to last year's honoree, Bill Russell.

Meanwhile, the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Twitter account has also refrained from mentioning the couple since December, although they are currently seeking nominations for next year's awards.

This call for nominations raises an intriguing question: Who qualifies as a human rights defender worthy of such recognition?

Kennedy is inviting nominations for individuals or organizations that stand up against oppression, often at great personal risk.

The deadline for submissions is December 14, which is fast approaching.

Harry's recent admission during an interview with Tom Bradby—that the royal family isn't racist—has sparked a debate about the Ripple of Hope award he and Meghan accepted.

At the time, Kennedy praised their courageous stance against structural racism within the monarchy.

However, this has led to criticism, notably from polemicist A.N.

Wilson, who described the comparison of Harry and Meghan to figures like Archbishop Desmond Tutu as absurd, labeling their acceptance of the award as a “monstrous self-conceit.”

Now, with Harry's change of heart regarding his family's alleged racism, one can't help but wonder if the Sussexes will reach out to Kennedy to rescind the honor.

After all, honoring them for combating structural racism seems rather contradictory now that Harry has publicly stated there isn't any.

This situation has left Kennedy in a precarious position, with many questioning her judgment in awarding the couple in the first place.

Adding fuel to the fire, royal biographer Angela Levin pointed out that the Sussexes have been effectively erased from several platforms, including the revamped Queen's Commonwealth Trust (QCT) website.

Once president and vice-president of the organization, Harry and Meghan have been conspicuously absent from its new digital presence.

The website now emphasizes the Queen's legacy, omitting any mention of the couple's contributions since the trust's inception in 2018.

Levin remarked on GB News that the Sussexes would likely be upset about their removal from the website.

She suggested that while they may not have done much in their roles, their absence from the site signifies a broader erasure from the organization.

“You can't expect that if you do very little, you deserve to be on the website,” she noted.

In the third episode of their Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan reflected on their departure from royal duties, with writer Afua Hirsch criticizing the Commonwealth as a modern-day empire.

She argued that Britain had strategically granted independence to its former colonies while maintaining its commercial interests, dubbing the Commonwealth “Empire 2.0.”

This perspective has stirred discussions about the legacy of the monarchy and its ties to colonialism.

When Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal life in early 2020, the QCT expressed gratitude for their support, stating that they had helped the organization progress significantly.

However, with their recent erasure from the website, it seems their influence may have waned, leaving many to speculate about their future involvement with the trust and the broader conversation surrounding their legacy.