Ndileka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, said she was “shocked” by claims he criticized Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for “profiteering” from Mandela’s name.
“I never accused Harry and Meghan of doing this. Instead, I was misquoted, which led to global news coverage that weaponized my name — and my grandfather’s name.” He said, writing for the Independent.
“It is true that I am deeply disappointed whenever Mandela’s name or face is used for commercial purposes, for what he stood for,” he said.
Ndileka Mandela added, “But ironically, the biggest example of this incident was not done by Harry and Meghan at all, but by their critics, who used the wrong name of my grandfather to attack them. used.”
Praising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ms Mandela said, “I welcome the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s wonderful partnership with them on Live to Lead, and I celebrate the inspiration that Harry and Meghan have brought to their social lives. Take from my grandfather’s legacy for activism.”
Targeting the royal family, he said, “By speaking out about their experiences in the royal family, Harry and Meghan are pushing the boundaries of acceptable discourse, exposing the unpleasant realities of the British institution. is what lies at its heart. racial global inequality.”