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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for a showdown with Donald Trump, and here's the scoop on what's behind the conflict!

Prince Harry With Meghan Markle (L) and Donald Trump

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be heading into a new challenge with President-elect Donald Trump following their recent criticism of Meta’s policy changes. The former Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a statement this week expressing their concerns about Meta’s decision to remove third-party fact-checking and ease content moderation.

In their announcement, the couple criticized Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, for “permitting increased abuse and normalizing hate speech.” They urged the company to undo its recent modifications and urged businesses to focus on fostering safe online spaces. The Sussexes also expressed their support for leaders who take a strong stance against bullying, stating, “We commend leaders who do not yield to intimidation.”

However, public relations expert Nick Ede has warned that the couple’s outspoken stance could provoke a response from Trump, who is set to begin his next term as President. Speaking to Newsweek, Ede explained that Trump might see this as a confrontation he’s eager to win.

"Ede noted, 'There may be consequences, particularly when you're provoking someone as formidable as Trump. He is likely to see this as a confrontation and may retaliate in his own fashion. We've observed his methods, and he has already raised doubts about how Prince Harry, who confessed to drug use in his book Spare, managed to obtain US citizenship.'"

The caution emphasizes the possible dangers that Harry and Meghan encounter as they maintain their public positions on international matters, especially when their opinions clash with powerful individuals such as Donald Trump.

Mark Zuckerberg has recently declared a change in focus towards emphasizing “free expression,” asserting that fact-checkers have developed a “politically biased” stance. He disclosed intentions to transfer Meta’s content moderation team from California to Texas and to relax limitations surrounding immigration and gender issues. However, Meta has not yet provided information regarding the number of employees that will be moved.

In other news, Meghan Markle has rejoined Instagram (@meghan) after five years, but it must be noted that comments have been disabled on her posts. The former actress is set to be the central figure in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Originally scheduled for a January 15 premiere, the release has been pushed to March due to the Los Angeles fires.

Conversely, Donald Trump is preparing to be inaugurated for his second term as President this Monday in Washington, DC. While Trump has not yet commented on Harry and Meghan’s remarks regarding Meta’s updated policy, analysts believe he may soon address their public criticism.