Christopher Bouzy, a friend of Meghan Markle, has spoken out against what he describes as "ridiculous lies" circulating about the Duchess of Sussex on social media platforms.
Bouzy leads Bot Sentinel, a social media analysis company that has investigated the organised trolling directed at Meghan online.
His research identified dedicated social media accounts systematically targeting the Duchess.
He featured prominently in the couple's Netflix documentary series, Harry & Meghan, which aired in December 2022, where he discussed his findings about the harassment campaign.
Meghan Markle's pal hits back at ‘ridiculous lies’ about Duchess of Sussex.
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The social media analyst told Newsweek: "It would be easy to laugh at such absurdity if it weren't so destructive.
"Over the years, these ridiculous lies have cascaded into a full-blown harassment campaign against Meghan and her family."
Bouzy emphasised the serious consequences of such online behaviour, stating: "We cannot ignore the real-world impact that this kind of sustained conspiracy harassment has."
He asked people to consider how it would feel to have their "happiest and most vulnerable moments" transformed into "ammunition for hate."
Christopher Bouzy speaking in Harry and Meghan's docuseries.
NetflixSpeaking this week, Bouzy warned of wider implications: "Beyond the personal toll on Meghan and Harry, there's a broader societal damage to consider."
He added: "When conspiracy theories like these flourish, they corrode our collective grasp on reality and decency."
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex is said to be "pleased" with how her recent twerking video has been received, despite facing criticism in the UK.
The 43-year-old shared footage of herself and Prince Harry dancing to celebrate Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday last week.
Meghan Markle reaches new milestone after sharing video of her twerking while pregnant.
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A source close to the Sussexes revealed to the Mail: "In the UK, everyone's reaction has been a bit prudish, but everywhere else, particularly in America and especially with young people, it has been a huge hit."
The insider added: "Meghan doesn't care about the haters in Britain calling her vulgar. Americans thought the twerking video was hilarious and relatable."
The Duchess's team views the video's widespread circulation as a significant victory, according to the source.
They believe the viral moment "can only boost sales" for her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
Prince Harry has strong opinion on Meghan Markle twerking video amid backlash.Getty / Instagram via @meghan
The insider explained: "Her new products are marketed at Americans and not at the UK market."
They added: "Meghan wants to connect with Gen Z, which demands viral moments. She doesn't care about the UK because that's not where the money is."
The source suggested she could dismiss the "certain standards" expected by British royal watchers.
"Americans don't care. To us it's a soap opera," the source concluded.
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