Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have sent letters to the editors of four U.K. tabloids, including Rupert Murdoch's The Sun, saying they will stop working with them and refuse to be used 'as a currency for an economy of clickbait and distortion.' Details:
, explaining that they would no longer respond to any inquiries from their journalists under a new policy of "zero engagement," except when needed via the couple's legal team.
The couple said that it refused to "offer themselves up as a currency for an economy of clickbait and distortion," accusing the tabloids of publishing stories about them that were "distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason." "It is gravely concerning that an influential slice of the media, over many years, has sought to insulate themselves from taking accountability for what they say or print – even when they know it to be distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason," the letter said. "When power is enjoyed without responsibility, the trust we all place in this much-needed industry is degraded.
"There is a real human cost to this way of doing business, and it affects every corner of society," the letter continued. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have watched people they know – as well as complete strangers – have their lives completely pulled apart for no good reason, other than the fact that salacious gossip boosts advertising revenue.”
Prince Harry and Markle recently relocated to California, having announced their split – or "Megxit" as it became known – from the royal family in January. At the time, media experts and lawyers said the move could actually heighten the tensions between the couple and the press.
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