Broadcaster Alan Jones has slammed the Duchess of Sussex after she and husband Prince Harry took part in a candid documentary they filmed during their trip to Africa.
The documentary, which highlighted the couple’s charity work, alongside incredibly raw details about their struggles with the media and mental health, was ripped apart by Jones on 2GB this morning, calling it “self-indulgent rubbish” and close to “insulting”.
The outspoken radio star said the Duke and Duchess filmed the documentary as they travelled “in Africa around the poorest of the poor” and accused Meghan of “carrying on”.
The documentary, which aired over a week ago, included a one-on-one interview with Meghan, where she revealed that she was “not OK”. The emotional confession came amidst the scrutiny she was receiving from the British tabloid press, which dug into her relationship with her father and speculations over conflict within the palace walls.
Prince Harry also addressed his rumoured rift with brother Prince William.
But while many praised the couple for doing something the royals have never done, Jones was less than impressed, saying their behaviour was tone deaf.
“In the documentary, we’re told Meghan gives a rare glimpse of her new life and struggles as a royal and a new mother,” he said.
“It borders on the insulting. Imagine spending time in Africa where you’re around the poorest of the poor – people who have no possessions – and you’re carrying on about how tough life is.
“Have these two people got no awareness at all?
“Has she ever wondered whether the poor people in Africa are OK? I’ve seen them, these poor kids with flies on their face and emaciated, with nothing, and the 38-year-old is complaining that people haven’t asked if she was OK.
“She said she’s struggles with duties – what duties? She’s having six weeks off before Christmas for a holiday to LA!”
Jones’ comments come after a difficult year for the royal couple, who recently launched a number of lawsuits against the media.
