The View Co-Hosts Defend Meghan Markle After Joy Behar’s Slam

The hosts of “The View” (via Twitter) got into a rousing discussion about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, during which they debated whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were right to speak out about the monarchy. 

Joy Behar began by pointing out that Meghan shouldn’t have gone to senior royals looking for help with her mental health considering they were the cause of her issues. Sara Haines argued that she had to alert HR because they’re supposed to “solve problems for people.” 

Behar countered that most HR departments are still working for the company above all else. Moreover, the co-host asserted, “If you need a shrink, you go to a physiotherapist, you don’t go to Oprah. I love Oprah but she’s not a licensed therapist.” Behar was referencing the Sussexes’ bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, the repercussions of which are still being felt today.

Behar reckoned that the duchess could’ve simply kept quiet and carried on, as it were, but Hostin contested, “The monarchy was working differently!” She also referenced Princess Diana’s struggles. Whoopi Goldberg’s take on the whole sorry situation was that the Sussexes are better off now since Harry doesn’t have to worry about ascending the throne and they can finally live in peace.

With the queen gone, royal expert Kinsey Schofield warned TMZ that Meghan and Harry will have their work cut out for them in making amends with the rest of the royals since she typically played peace-maker.