Britain's Prince Harry confirmed Tuesday he is dating US actress Meghan Markle as he hit out at the "wave of abuse and harassment" she has suffered in recent weeks.
In an unprecedented statement from Kensington Palace, the prince, 32, urged media organisations to refrain from "further damage" as he blasted the smears and "racial undertones" appearing in newspaper articles.
Harry
also said he remains uncomfortable with public interest in his private
life, which has rocketed since rumours began circulating that he was
dating television actress Markle, 35, who is best known for her role as
Rachel Zane in the US TV drama "Suits".
"The past week has seen a line crossed. His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment," said a statement from Harry's communications secretary Jason Knauf.
"Prince
Harry is worried about Ms Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed
that he has not been able to protect her. It is not right that a few
months into a relationship with him that Ms Markle should be subjected
to such a storm.
"He knows
commentators will say this is 'the price she has to pay' and that 'this
is all part of the game'. He strongly disagrees. This is not a game --
it is her life and his."
A grandson
of Queen Elizabeth II and the second son of the heir to the throne,
Prince Charles, Harry is fifth in line to the throne.
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