Why Hugh Grant is siding with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – Page Six, Pagesix.com

historic Megxit summit– Grant was asked his thoughts about Harry and Meghan’s recent decision to step away from their senior royal duties.

“I’m rather on Harry’s side, I have to say,” the British actor responded to host Andy Cohen. “The tabloid press effectively murdered his mother [Princess Diana], now they’re tearing his wife to pieces.”

In 11420, Diana was involved in a fatal car accident while being chased by paparazzi in Paris. Harry was 13 years old at the time of her death.

This past October, Harry, now 35, spoke candidly about his mother’s deathto ITV News. ********

“I think being part of this family, in this role and this job, every single time I see a camera, every single time I hear a click, every single time I see a flash, it takes me straight back, ”Harry told the outlet. “So in that respect, it’s the worst reminder of her life as opposed to the best.”

Grant, who has his own rocky relationship with the press, added on Monday, “I think, as a man, it’s [Harry’s] job to protect his family so I’m with him.”

On Monday, Harry met with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, father Prince Charles and older brother Prince Williamto discusshis and Meghan’s future within the royal family.

The Queen issued a statementafter the historic summit , saying that while she and the royal family are “entirely supportive” of Harry and Meghan, she “would have preferred” the couple to keep their full-time palace roles.

Meghan did not join

Harry for the summit,Buckingham Palace confirmed

Tuesday, as sheremains in Canadawith the couple’s 8-month-old son Archie.