MEGHAN MARKLE, AND THE BRITISH MEDIA’S DEFENSIVENESS AROUND RACE

Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their decision to step back as “senior royals,” the media has barely talked about anything else. The ‘stunning’ decision has been met by a strong sense of ‘shock’ by much of the media. But when the subject of racist coverage being a factor in the couple’s decision is raised, it is met with vitriolic defensiveness.