Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Ndileka has slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for using her grandfather to boost the success of their new Netflix project. The couple recently announced the release of the documentary ‘Live To Lead,’ which was inspired by the late South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.
What did Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter say about Harry and Meghan?
Ndileka made a lengthy remark about the former royals, as well as criticizing Harry and Meghan for comparing Nelson Mandela’s release from prison to their decision to leave the Royal Family.
“The celebration of grandad’s release can never be compared to the culmination of nearly 350 years of struggle in which generations of our people paid with their lives and marriage,” Ndileka told The Australian.
“That’s like comparing chalk and cheese.”
“Harry must be genuine and stick to his own story; what relevance does my grandfather’s life have to his?
“I don’t think he or Meghan have ever met my grandfather properly.
“Perhaps when Harry was young at Buckingham Palace, but they are using his quotations in the documentary to draw people in and make millions without the Mandela family benefiting.
“I know the Nelson Mandela Foundation has supported the initiative, but for years, people have stolen my grandfather’s quotes and exploited his legacy because they know his name sells. Harry and Meghan are just like them.
“I admire Harry for having the confidence to break away from an institution as iconic as the royal family.
“Grandad defied an arranged marriage to forge his own path in life. “But it comes at a price, you have to then fund your own life. “I’ve come to terms with people using my grandfather’s name, but it’s still deeply upsetting and tedious every time it happens.”
