CEO of the Leprosy Mission has managed a splendid dig at the Sussexes and the squad while appearing to thank them. Tacitly saying 'we know it was the squad and we are giving you, Harry and Meghan, the benefit of the doubt as Diana supported us and Harry still does." It's almost an invitation to them to disown the attacks the squad made.
Amanda Norman, Chief Executive of The Leprosy Mission Shop, said, “We were delighted to see Rev Daniel French champion the Real Advent Calendar and, most importantly, highlight the lives of people affected by leprosy.
“It has been incredibly encouraging to see people respond with such kindness and to hear from supporters as far away as the US who have contacted us because they want to stand alongside people affected by this cruel disease.”
Norman added that French’s comments were intended to highlight the need for compassion and generosity at Christmas, rather than being a dig at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
“We know the Sussexes are very charity-minded and have supported our work. The late Diana, Princess of Wales, was Patron of The Leprosy Mission until her untimely death in 1997, and my Leprosy Mission colleagues have spoken with Prince Harry about our work, for which he has been most supportive," she said.
Plus a little dig at MM's advent calendar
“We are grateful to Rev Daniel for raising the plight of people affected by leprosy at a time when it can be easy to focus on luxury and celebrity."
That statement is a masterpiece.