Have been on a few threads about this and have to say I'm shocked at the number of people who seem to think the Sussexes are being unreasonable to not want to smile prettily and endure severe bullying (which is what it is) in silence like all the other royals because apparently that's the way it's done? And that vicious personal attacks by the press and public are ok because they deserve it and because Kate had to deal with it too? And that they're whiners for being affected by it because they're not living in the "real world" (whatever that is)?
Regardless of whether you like them or not, or think the monarchy is valid or not, surely this is not how we should respond to abuse? Because I can guarantee you the kids bullying your child relentlessly will believe it's ok because she/he "deserves it". And really, if the adults and media around them demonstrate that bullying is ok when it's "deserved" and really a rather fun thing to do, and that anyone affected by abuse are whiners, then what hope do we have?
All I can say is adults have no right to demand zero tolerance for bullying in schools or workplaces when they can't even keep to it themselves. And yes, there's a whole world between the Sussexes and your average school kid - but abuse doesn't discriminate in its effects, and mental distress doesn't take note of a bank balance or a 'good life'.
Personally I think good for them. And that's not because I'm a fan, but because I've seen the loaded state of media and internet against them with incredibly vicious attacks (and yes, a lot of it racial), and the vicious world my kids are inheriting that cheers on unkindness, division, hate and abuse, and will pretty much swing my weight in behind anyone who challenges the status quo.