Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for reposting Queen's coronavirus message

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are still in the bad books for stepping down as senior members of the royal family.

The couple were blasted on social media after they reposted the Queen's message about the coronavirus pandemic on their Sussex Royal Instagram account.

In her message, the Queen said that the world is "entering a period of great concern and uncertainty" and paid tribute to those on the frontline battling the coronavirus outbreak.

"We are enormously thankful for the expertise and commitment of our scientists, medical practitioners and emergency and public services; but now more than any time in our recent past, we all have a vitally important part to play as individuals – today and in the coming days, weeks and months," the Queen said in a statement.

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"Many of us will need to find new ways of staying in touch with each other and making sure that loved ones are safe. I am certain we are up to that challenge. You can be assured that my family and I stand ready to play our part."

Not long after the Queen's statement was posted on social media, Harry and Meghan posted it on their Sussex Royal Instagram account.

The backlash was immediate.

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These are uncertain times. And now, more than ever, we need each other. We need each other for truth, for support, and to feel less alone during a time that can honestly feel quite scary. There are so many around the world who need support right now, who are working tirelessly to respond to this crisis behind the scenes, on the frontline, or at home. Our willingness, as a people, to step up in the face of what we are all experiencing with COVID-19 is awe-inspiring. This moment is as true a testament there is to the human spirit. We often speak of compassion. All of our lives are in some way affected by this, uniting each of us globally. How we approach each other and our communities with empathy and kindness is indisputably important right now. Over the coming weeks, this will be our guiding principle. We will be sharing information and resources to help all of us navigate the uncertainty: from posting accurate information and facts from trusted experts, to learning about measures we can take to keep ourselves and our families healthy, to working with organisations that can support our mental and emotional well-being. In addition, we will focus on the inspiring stories of how so many of you around the world are connecting in ways big and small to lift all of us up. We are all in this together, and as a global community we can support each other through this process – and build a digital neighbourhood that feels safe for every one of us. We look forward to sharing more over the days and weeks to come...

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One person commented: "This has already been posted minutes before you. Her Majesty has class and grace and dignity. You two should learn to be more like her and less like the spoiled, cold-hearted brats you are. Would be interested to know what you two are doing other than reposting what others are saying."

Another wrote: "We don't need the likes of you to REPEAT what The Queen has already released … You both have put too much weight into what you believe is your value. You have no value because you have done absolutely nothing yet. Nothing at all as an 'independent' entity that is. So stop blowing smoke up your own behinds, you are making yourselves look ridiculous and entitled."

And another disgruntled person commented: "Rest of the royals will show up and work hard to support the people when they are allowed. These two will only show up for a fee and they'll bring an invoice!"

In response to that comment, someone replied: "Probably sent an invoice to the palace for the post. £1000 please. The palace will reply, 'We will take it off the Frogmore cottage bill.'"

Not all the feedback was negative, though. Several people stood up for Harry and Meghan and thanked the couple for spreading the message.

"Harry and Meghan, you guys are the best. Thank you for being world leaders," one person commented.

"Thank you Prince Harry and Meghan for sharing this! May you all be safe from this intense time," another wrote. "Loving the solidarity."

Meghan and Harry are on lockdown at their $23 million Canadian bolthole after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed the country's border amid the coronavirus pandemic.