Silence from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Tyler Perrys Lawsuit Sparks Controversy: A Lack of Moral Courage or Self-Serving Behavior?

In the wake of actor Derek Dixon's $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, which alleges sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained conspicuously silent. This inaction has sparked a heated debate among royal experts, who claim it demonstrates a lack of moral courage and self-serving behavior.

According to the complaint filed on June 13, Dixon accuses Perry of creating a "coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic" while filming "The Oval" and "Ruthless." Perry, 55, is godfather to the couple's daughter, Princess Lilibet, 4. Despite this close relationship, the Sussexes have chosen to remain silent on the matter.

Hilary Fordwich, a British royals expert, told Fox News Digital that the couple's silence is a clear demonstration of a total lack of moral courage. "Their silence to avoid entanglement in a scandal, especially given their precarious standing in both Hollywood and royal circles, won’t look good in the long run," Fordwich warned.

Matthew Boyd, an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services, LLC, previously shared a statement with Fox News Digital, stating that Dixon is "an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam." The statement further noted that Perry will not be shaken down and is confident that the fabricated claims of harassment will fail.

Despite Perry's support for the Sussexes, the couple has remained silent on the matter. In the 2022 Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," Perry spoke out about his close friendship with the couple and how he offered them refuge at his Los Angeles home during their transition from royal life to the U.S. Meghan cried to Perry when she began to open up about how she was treated by the British media, and Perry sympathized with her strained relationship with her father, Thomas Markle.

However, experts like Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, argue that the couple's silence looks completely self-serving. "In the court of public opinion, agents and publicists often rally influential celebrities to throw their support behind the accused in order to sway both media narratives and public sentiment," Schofield said. "If Harry and Meghan chose to get involved and support Tyler, it could encourage other public figures to follow suit."

Despite Perry's close friendship with Meghan and his role as her godfather to Lilibet, the couple has remained silent on the matter. This has led some experts to question their overall character and whether they are truly self-declared advocates for compassion and justice.

In conclusion, while Tyler Perry stands by his innocence in the lawsuit, the silence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has sparked controversy among royal experts who believe it reflects poorly on their overall character and self-serving behavior. The Sussexes' inaction in this matter has left many wondering if they truly embody the values of compassion and justice they so often espouse.