Harry and Meghan were honored at the RFK Foundation Celebration for their stance against structural racism in the monarchy

Robert F. Kennedy’s daughter revealed she will honor prince harry Meghan Markle took a “heroic” stance against “systemic racism” in the royal family at a gala in New York honoring her father.

Kerry Kennedy, one of RFK and Ethel Kennedy’s 11 children and chairman of the foundation, was married to the Duke. Duchess of Sussex challenged royal family‘power structure’.

She will now be giving the couple a gong in recognition of their achievements at the Ripple of Hope Gala in New York on December 6th. She will also present her award to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Kennedy, ex-wife of disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, told The Telegraph: They failed to sustain misconceptions about mental health.

She spoke about her late father’s visit to apartheid in South Africa in 1966, and how Harry and Meghan had “moral courage” that many would not discuss racial justice.

President Kennedy said, “Few people would dare to question their colleagues, their families and their communities about the power structures they maintain. This is what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry did.” rice field.

Her statement and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to win the award could drive a new wedge between the Sussexes and Prince Charles.

He ascended to the throne in September after the death of his mother Elizabeth II. No decision has been made on whether to give royal titles to Sussex children Archie and Lilibet until the upcoming Netflix documentary and Harry’s autobiography, Spare, are released.

Harry and Meghan are also said to be enjoying a cool relationship with Harry’s brother Prince William (now second in line to the throne) and wife Kate Middleton. I saw the titles elevated to Prince and Princess of Wales in the wake of the .

Both Harry and Meghan, who now live in a $14 million mansion in California with Archie and daughter Lilibet, are expected to attend.

Kennedy added that the Sussexes knew there would be consequences if they did this. So I did it anyway.

“I think they were heroic for taking this step,” she said. Telegraph.

The couple surprised the world by stepping down from the royal family in January 2020.

Last year, they interviewed Oprah Winfrey, in which Meghan claimed that the unnamed member of the royal family voiced concerns about her unborn baby’s skin tone while pregnant with her first son, Archie.

Meghan is biracial. Her mother Doria Ragland is black and her estranged father Thomas Markle is white.

Previous winners include Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bono and Desmond Tutu.

Kelly Kennedy’s comments stand in stark contrast to her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who called the decision “baffling.”

Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com on Monday, he said it was “still an encouraging step up.” Anthony Faucireceived an award two years ago on behalf of his handling COVID-19 (new coronavirus infectious disease) Pandemic.

“It’s a disconcerting choice, but it’s still an encouraging step up from 2020,” RFK Jr. said, referring to Fauci, whose scathing book he believed was a “scam.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry receive the Ripple of Hope Award in October.

RFK Jr. has no say in who wins the award, which is intended for “exemplary leaders across government, business and advocacy,” but was surprised by the selection this year.

He and Kelly regularly quarrel in public, especially over his vehement anti-vaccine stance.

RFK Human Rights did not respond to inquiries on Monday.

In an October announcement, Kelly said the couple were selected for their commitment to racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives.

“The couple have always stood out for their outspoken narratives about racial justice and mental health around the world and their willingness to make a difference.

“They embody the type of moral courage that my father once called ‘a vital and essential quality for those who seek to change the world, where change is most painful.’ ”

Both will be attending the Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City on December 6th.

The ticket for the top table where they sit is Sold in packages worth up to $1 million.

The most expensive package, the ‘Pioneer’ deal, buys 4 seats at the ‘head table’, 2 tables, VIP access, and repeat recognition in both the program and the event.

The cheapest option is the one-plate ticket for a whopping $2,500.

Alec Baldwin will host the event, and Hollywood elites such as Forest Whitaker, Alfre Wuffard, Bradley Whitford and Kate Mulgrew are listed as special guests this year.

CNN favorites Van Jones and Don Lemon will also be attending.

Professor David Nassau of the United Kingdom said it was “blatantly ridiculous” that married couples should be respected.

“If you look at past Robert Kennedy winners, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi. [Speaker of the US House of Representatives]Bishop Desmond Tutu – And I have to ask what Harry and Meghan are doing here?

“What have they done in the name of God to deserve this? What percentage of Harry and Meghan’s wealth will go to worthy causes?” he said on Good Morning Britain on Monday.

It’s unclear when they were first considered as recipients of this year’s award.

Kelly’s sister, Rory Kennedy, runs a film production company with Liz Garbus, director of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary series, but she has some role in deciding who should be honored. I have not confirmed whether or not I played

Some suggest a simpler motive. It promotes ticket sales.

Harry and Meghan’s attendance could spark a whirlwind of global attention, boost sales, and drive donations.

They will be in the US around the same time as the Prince and Princess of Wales, who will be honored at another event in Boston on December 2nd.