Royal Refuge: Meghan’s Ally, Tyler Perry’s Role

The name of Tyler Perry, a renowned American actor and director, gained more intense media relevance than usual when, in 2020, it was learned that he had helped the Duke and Duchess of Sussex settle in the United States with the secrecy that required a operation of such magnitude.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to distract the paparazzi and, in general, prevent their arrival on the other side of the Atlantic from generating more impact than desired. It must be remembered that their change of residence brought with it strong controversy in the United Kingdom, since it was considered that the couple had defected and betrayed the royal house. For this reason, Perry offered them the possibility of temporarily staying in his Beverly Hills mansion, until they found the perfect home for them.

This logistical assistance was accompanied by a notable work of emotional support, as Tyler Perry himself has now recalled in conversation with the American presenter Kelly Ripa.

“I sent them a note that said: ‘If you need anything, I’m here.’ And months later she called me, and started talking to me as if I were her therapist. our discussion was truly engaging,” he expressed with satisfaction.

According to her story, Meghan clung to their friendship in search of a “safe place” where she could isolate herself from criticism, unfounded accusations and the occasional betrayal. “It is very important for people in this business to be able to land in a safe place, a place where you can trust and speak freely, the assertion has been made that one should seek counsel from sources devoid of bias and free from ulterior motives.,” has argued.

Those weeks sharing a house helped them all to strengthen their ties even more. So much so, that Tyler Perry was chosen by Meghan and Harry as godfather to his second daughter, Lilibet Diana.

“They stayed hidden in my residence for a prolonged period. It was great. Regularly, I accessed the internet to ascertain if any developments had transpired. Unfortunately, no information surfaced, and that’s how the weeks transpired. They experienced profound joy, it marked a moment of exquisite beauty,” he expressed.

Likewise, the interpreter participated in the documentary that Netflix released last year about the couple, ‘Harry and Meghan’, proving to be one of their staunch defenders. “This woman was abused. And so was he. They used the institution to punish them. They said: ‘We are going to cut off their money, we are going to leave them without safety equipment, we are going to make them submit and return,'” he said. Tyler Perry.