### Samantha Markle Takes Issue With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Documentary
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have come under fire from Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle’s half-sister, after the premiere of their most recent Netflix documentary series, “Harry & Meghan.” Samantha called the series a “flopumentary” and mocked its content, calling it “full of lies and rhetoric,” during an interview on Channel Seven’s Sunrise.
### Allegations and Responses
Samantha addressed several claims made in the documentary, including one involving her daughter, Ashleigh Hale, who expressed feeling hurt and excluded from Meghan’s wedding allegedly due to Samantha’s strained relationship with Meghan. Ashleigh claimed Meghan cited guidance from the palace as a reason for her exclusion.
Samantha vehemently dismissed these allegations, stating that the decision not to invite Ashleigh was solely Meghan’s. She asserted that Meghan misled Ashleigh about the reasons for her exclusion, which Samantha claims caused strain in their relationship. Samantha further criticized Meghan for perpetuating falsehoods about her role in family dynamics.
### Criticism of Comparisons with Princess Diana
Samantha also criticized Prince Harry’s comparison of Meghan to Princess Diana in the documentary. Harry had explained his decision to step back from royal duties as a means of protecting Meghan from media scrutiny, likening her experience to Diana’s. Samantha countered this comparison, stating that Diana was never accused of being dishonest or causing harm to others, unlike Meghan, as Samantha perceives it.
### Family Relations and Reaction
In the documentary, Ashleigh shared information about her relationship with Meghan, including their communication and sporadic get-togethers. She said that Meghan played a variety of roles in her life, such as friend and sister. Even while Ashleigh occasionally depicted intimacy, she also made reference to Meghan’s relationships’ complexity and controlled nature.
### Final Thoughts
Samantha Markle’s remarks draw attention to the ongoing conflicts within Meghan Markle’s family as well as the issues surrounding her public persona. Instead of shedding light on the experiences and viewpoints of the Sussexes, the documentary series has reignited discussion and scrutiny, especially with regard to Meghan’s relationships with her family and how she is portrayed in the media.