Prince Harry criticized Meghan Markle for not defending Tyler Perry
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For some royal experts, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s silence seems deafening.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not issued an official statement after Derek Dixon Sued Tyler Perry for $260 million There are alleged sexual harassment, assault and retaliation. The complaint filed on June 13 showed the actor accusing the filmmaker of creating a “forced and sexually exploitative dynamic” environment during “elliptical and ‘ruthless’ filming.
Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, who handles the Duke and Duchess’ offices for comment. Perry, 55, is the godfather of her husband and wife Princess Lillivet.
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Duchess of Sussex and Megan of Tyler Perry of the Palie Gala honoring Tyler Perry of Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons hotel held in Los Angeles, California on December 4th, 2024. (Variety by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
“Instead of providing their stubborn support as good friends who lived in his home, this silence is a clear demonstration of a complete lack of moral courage.” British Royals expert Hilary Fordwich It insisted on Fox News Digital.
“Their silence to avoid entanglement in the scandal doesn’t look good in the long run, especially given their precarious standing in both Hollywood and the Royal Circle,” warned Fordwich.

Tyler Perry has been sued by actor Derek Dixon for $260 million for alleged sexual assault, harassment and retaliation. (Netflix’s Noam Galai/Getty Images)
“Harry and Meghan are in a loss situation. Keeping distance backfires in both ways. If Tyler Perry is exonerated, their lack of support will be considered betrayal, further damaging credibility among friends and potential allies.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the senior royal family in 2020. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Matthew Boyd, an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services, LLC, previously shared a statement with Fox News Digital.
“This is an individual approaching Tyler Perry, who now seems nothing but setting up a scam. But Tyler is not shaken up and I am sure these forged harassment claims will fail,” the statement said.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in California after the royal exit. (Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/Wireimage)
Dixon allegedly sexually assaulted Perry in January 2020, months before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the senior royal family and moved to California.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex live in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito. (Domini Kripinski/Getty Images)
In the 2022 Netflix Docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” Perry spoke about his intimate friendship with the couple and how he evacuated them to his Los Angeles home, where the family could feel safe with their then-son son, Prince Archie.
“You said, ‘Stay as long as you need to do it.’ ‘Maybe we might stay forever.’,” Harry, 40, told Perry, as quoted. People Magazine.

Meghan Markle still has a close friendship with Tyler Perry. (Cola Sulaimal/Getty Images)
“Tyler Perry was one of the few A-listers who put himself there and violently defended Sussex,” Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di Day For Daily” podcast, told Fox News Digital. “To quote Prince Harry from a January 2023 interview with Anderson Cooper in the 60th minute, “Silence is betrayal.” I think Tyler Perry is grateful for any backup at this point. ”

On Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan,” the couple talked about “free flight” to America. (Netflix)
“Harry and Meghan’s silence seems totally selfish,” Scofield insisted.
“In the courts of public opinion, agents and public relations frequently gather influential celebrities to cast support behind the accused to shake up both the media narrative and public opinion sentiment, and it doesn’t matter if you’re guilty or not. You can continue to work after fallout.

Tyler Perry contacted Meghan Markle after the 2018 Royal Wedding. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)
“I worked with Tyler Perry,” Scofield said. “He made me kind. I hope these accusations are not true. Not only for Tyler’s own memory, but also for Harry and Meghan’s daughter, Lili, and his goddess Lili.”
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“This is an individual approaching Tyler Perry, who now seems nothing but setting up a scam. But Tyler is not shaken up and I’m sure these forged harassment claims will fail.” (Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics
According to “Harry & Meghan,” Perry said he got to know Meghan, 43, after sending her a letter. Her 2018 Royal Wedding. People Magazine reported that Perry told the former American actress that she was praying for her in a “harmful” controversy over her tense relationship with her father, former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle.

Tyler Perry sympathized with Meghan Markle’s tense relationship with her father, Thomas Markle. (Karwai Tang/Wireimage/Getty Images)
“I couldn’t even imagine this woman finding the man she loved, the man of her dreams, and that he is a prince. And I’ll step into all of that insanity and let your father do something terrifying.” “When my life changes and success begins, my family becomes different people, and I know how hurtful and scary it can be.”
Perry pointed out that he “simmediately sympathized with Meghan.”

Meghan Markle continues to promote her brand on social media. (Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
“He stood by the couple with extremely highly supportive and security when they became most vulnerable during the transition from the royal family to the US,” Fordwich said. “There are strategic reasons for their silence, but that reflects inadequately in their overall personality… their willingness (a complete display for viewing other celebrities and the world)… aren’t they supposed to be self-proclaimed advocates for compassion and justice?”
In “Harry and Meghan,” It is revealed that Meghan had yelled at Perry as he began to open up about how Perry was treated by the British media. Meghan and Harry cited the unbearable invasion of the British press and the lack of support from the palace as a reason for their exit.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married in 2018 and shared two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lillivet together. (Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)
“To tell Meghan that she felt her feelings were valid, Perry said (it was) as people quoted. “She was afraid they would destroy her, go crazy, or make her think she was crazy.”
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In the series, Meghan and Harry admitted they had nowhere Stay in California Where they can feel safe during the pandemic. It was Perry who opened his door for them.
“It was bliss because no one knew we were there,” Harry said.
“It’s a secret, so you can take your dog for a walk, at least during Covid-19, and have a little slice of normal life,” Meghan said.

Tyler Perry provided safe shelter for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and his son Prince Archie. (Samir Hussein/Wireimage/Getty Images)
Schofield in particular asserts that Meghan can use the platform to express words of support for his friends. Meghan, who relaunched his Instagram account in January, has 3.9 million followers.
“Harry and Meghan’s refusal to involvement is clearly an act of self-preservation,” Scofield said. “However, I feel that Meghan’s most of her bold efforts on social media and her constant promotion, as ever, has amplified Perry’s avoidance of the scandal.”

A new episode of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series on Netflix, “Love with Love, Meghan,” falls in the fall. (Jake Rosenberg/Netflix©2025)
“You can post a video from your own four years ago (Doing “Baby Mama Dance”) But can’t you accept a friend in need? Has anyone shown you such kindness that it is impossible to measure it? Private planes, luxurious homes, and most importantly, exit strategies?

Tyler Perry is the godfather of Princess Lillivet, daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (Kadir Ilboga/Anadolu Agency by Otty Images)
“Tyler Perry says he’s innocent — maybe he is,” Scofield said. “But the fact that Harry and Meghan even (said) stood by him is the fact that it’s just another example of Sussex’s full-scale thinking.”
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a $14.65 million home in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito.

In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a $14.65 million home. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP photo)
According to UK dailymailPerry read in 2022, “I’ve had a front row seat in your life for the past few years. I’ve seen you endure what’s broken so many people. Your husband, I’m so proud to see how happy your child is now.”
Janelle Ash and the Associated Press of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.