Entertainment expert Mark Boardman, speaking to Daily Express US, viewed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to skip the event as a strategic move. He acknowledged that the couple must delicately balance between public acclaim and criticism.
Expressing serious concerns, Boardman highlighted the couple's notable silence in the face of such mockery, stating, "Mockery, particularly on a global stage, can have a significant impact on public image."
Boardman suggested that the California-based couple's tendency to remain silent in such situations may indicate a struggle in handling these matters and the potential influence on public perception.
For context, comedian Jo Koy, during the Golden Globes opening monologue, made a jest at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, poking fun at their Netflix deal. He quipped, "Harry and Meghan Markle got paid millions for doing absolutely nothing – and that’s just by Netflix."
