Sophie Turner's heartfelt statement of support to Meghan Markle after heartbreaking mental health admission
The actress shared a sweet message to the Duchess of Sussex
Following Meghan Markle’s moving interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, actress Sophie Turner spoke out with a heartfelt message.
The Game of Thrones star, who is soon to play Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, showed Meghan her support in a post to social media.
Sophie Turner supports Meghan Markle
Sophie Turner is hitting headlines today, with many tongues wagging over her next project, where she will play Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider.
This renewed attention upon the Joan actress has meant that royal observers are remembering when she supported one royal in particular, Meghan Markle.
Sophie condemned those doubting Meghan’s painful experience, following the duchess admitting her mental health struggles in her famous interview with Oprah Winfrey, following Megxit.
“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” Meghan heartbreakingly told Oprah when reflecting on her time and alleged mistreatment amid the royal fold.
At the time, Sophie took to Instagram to share a post from the page @bekindmentalhealth.
She disputed those who cast doubt on Meghan’s struggles.
Sophie Turner’s message to Meghan
Sophie penned: “Meghan Markle probably isn’t going to see your negative comments saying you don’t believe that she was suicidal… but your friends and family who have been in the past will, and they’ll never come to you for help. Don’t be that person.”
Meghan had explained that she had suffered from suicidal ideation whilst being a working royal.
She told Oprah Winfrey: “I just didn’t see a solution. I would sit up at night… It was all happening just because I was breathing.”
She went on to say: “I was ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to have to admit it to Harry, especially, because I know how much loss he’s suffered. But I knew if I didn’t say it, I’d do it. And I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought… I thought it would’ve solved everything for everyone.”
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Meghan’s mental health struggles
Meghan claimed she spoke to “one of the most senior people” in “the institution” about seeking help.
Unfortunately, she alleged that she was was told doing so “wouldn’t be good for the institution”.
Despite “begging” for support, Meghan claimed, she was told they were unable to provide help.
They said this was because she “was not a paid employee of the institution”.
The Duchess of Sussex thankfully revealed that since leaving The Firm as a working royal, her mental health has improved.
She said: “My hope for people in the takeaway from this is to know that there’s another side. And to know that life is worth living.”
Buckingham Palace responded to Meghan and Harry’s claims in the interview at the time.
They said: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much-loved family members.”
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