Julie Andrews Supports Meghan Markle’s Decision

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Julie Andrews Supports Meghan Markle’s Decision
Their Royal Tour of Africa was full of highs and lows for the royal couple.

 At the end of the Tour it was announced the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were taking legal action against the Mail on Sunday for obtaining and publishing Markle’s private letter to her father. The Prince condemned the “ruthless campaign” against his wife, calling it “relentless propaganda.” However, Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews has also come out in support of the Duchess. 

The inimitable Sound of Music star went on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to promote her new memoir, Home Work, when the conversation turned to her past legal battles with the media. Andrews had previously sued media outlets over allegations of her relationship with Rock Hudson while married to Blake Edwards. “Despite everybody saying ‘don’t do it,’ I did it. And I won and I got retractions in the same size print as the articles themselves, and I gave the money to charity.”

Julie Andrew’s Supports Meghan Markle

Fellow Watch What Happens Live guest Whoopi Goldberg then chimed in, saying, “Call Meghan Markle and let her know that it’s okay to sue” the publications.

Having grown up in England, Andrews knew the complexities of the royal legal action, but she’s still voiced support for the Duchess.

“You know it’s very hard for the royals to do that,” Andrews said. “They’re owned by Britain, by the country. So it’s very hard for them to sue. They’re not normally allowed to.” She paused briefly before proclaiming, “I hope she does,” while pounding her fist into her palm.

From Harry’s poignant walk in Angola, to Meghan’s sustainable fashion statements, these are our favourite moments from the couple’s Royal Tour of Africa

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