Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may eventually get pulled into the controversy surrounding ex-Prince Andrew. However, a public relations expert says the couple has so far taken careful steps to avoid that situation. The Sussexes chose not to comment on Andrew during their recent humanitarian visit to Jordan. According to communications specialist Lynn Carratt, this is part of a strategy to stay away from a sensitive issue.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry risk ‘intense scrutiny’ over Ex-Prince Andrew, says expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to Amman on February 26 as part of humanitarian and health initiatives in the region. During their time in Jordan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with organizations supporting medical and humanitarian work. They also visited a refugee camp and the Amman office of World Central Kitchen. The trip formed part of broader efforts linked to the World Health Organization and the couple’s philanthropic foundation, Archewell Philanthropies.
During the trip, a journalist asked Harry about his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Harry declined to talk about the topic during his interview with Channel 4 News. Instead, he kept the conversation focused on the humanitarian work in Jordan and the need for continued international support for aid programs. Observers noted that his decision not to respond stood out, especially because Andrew has been receiving a lot of public attention.
Lynn Carratt said the decision not to comment likely reflects a conscious effort to avoid stepping into an already volatile public debate, as per GB News. “By choosing silence on the Andrew situation, Harry and Meghan are navigating a minefield,” she explained.
Because the couple has experienced intense media scrutiny themselves, Carratt said they would likely understand how quickly comments could be amplified or misinterpreted. “Their own experiences with intense media scrutiny make commentary a risky business; one offhand remark could be sensationalised or politicised,” she added. The PR expert argued that staying silent may help the couple avoid becoming part of a controversy that is already dominating headlines.
