November 11th 2024.
In hindsight, I realize that my tweet was thoughtless and insensitive," the TV personality admitted. Narinder Kaur, a star on Good Morning Britain, has issued an apology for any offense her tweet may have caused. The tweet in question was about Kate Middleton, and it sparked a backlash from the public.
On Sunday, the Duchess of Cambridge joined other members of the royal family at the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph war memorial in Westminster. This ceremony is held to honor and remember the brave members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces who have lost their lives in war. After the event, Narinder posted a tweet commenting on Kate's appearance and questioning whether she was a smoker.
Her comment received a lot of criticism, especially because the 42-year-old royal had announced earlier this year that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer. Narinder responded to the backlash by admitting that her tweet was "stupid" and "insensitive."
"I put out a tweet earlier about Kate Middleton's appearance. It was a genuine question, as I thought she might be a smoker," she wrote. "But upon reflection, I realize it was a foolish and insensitive tweet. Especially because I have lost a brother to cancer and should have known better."
Despite her apology, Narinder also shared that she had received "racial abuse" from other users on Twitter because of her tweet. In a video she posted on Monday, she clarified that her intention was not to be malicious or hurtful towards the Princess of Wales.
"I want to make it clear that I never meant to make a harmful comment about Kate. I am not that kind of person," she stated. "It was foolish of me to comment on her aging and I apologize if it offended anyone. However, I also want to address the fact that many people have asked the same question on social media, but they did not receive the same level of abuse that I did."
Narinder went on to explain that her own brother had gone through intense chemotherapy before his death from cancer, and she would never make insensitive remarks about someone's appearance in relation to their cancer diagnosis. She also pointed out that a lot of the negative comments she received were directed towards Meghan Markle, which she found unfair.
"It's as if my critics are trying to pit Kate against Meghan," she expressed. "And the disgusting comments they have directed towards me are just a reflection of their own prejudice and ignorance. It's clear that their issue with me is not about my tweet, but about me being a brown woman. But I will not be silenced just because of my race and gender."
Narinder ended her video by saying that she will not let the backlash discourage her from speaking her mind, and she encouraged others to share their own stories and opinions as well. She also invited anyone with a celebrity story, video, or pictures to reach out to her or the entertainment team at The Agency.
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