Prince Harry and Meghan slam The Sun's Jeremy Clarkson apology

Jeremy Clarkson< /figure>By Mattea Bubalo & Dulcie LeeBBC News

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have slammed the Sun's apology following a chronicle ue of Jeremy Clarkson as "nothing more than a publicity stunt".

The column, in which Clarkson said he hated Meghan "on a level cellular", received more than 20,000 complaints.

A spokesperson for the couple accused the Sun of profiting from and exploiting "hate, violence and misogyny".

"A true apology would be a change in their coverage and ethical standards for all," they said.

< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">"Unfortunately, we are not holding our breath."

The spokesperson characterized the comments as Clarkson of 'dangerous', adding: "The fact that The Sun has not contacted the Duchess of Sussex to apologize shows their intent. This is nothing more than a publicity stunt."

On Friday, the Sun said it regretted publishing the broadcaster's column and that he was "sincerely sorry".

He said the columnists' opinions were their own, but, as an editor, "with the freedom with expression comes responsibility".

The article became the most criticized article by the Independent Press Standards Organization (Ipso). Clarkson told me asked...

Prince Harry and Meghan slam The Sun's Jeremy Clarkson apology
Jeremy Clarkson< /figure>By Mattea Bubalo & Dulcie LeeBBC News

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have slammed the Sun's apology following a chronicle ue of Jeremy Clarkson as "nothing more than a publicity stunt".

The column, in which Clarkson said he hated Meghan "on a level cellular", received more than 20,000 complaints.

A spokesperson for the couple accused the Sun of profiting from and exploiting "hate, violence and misogyny".

"A true apology would be a change in their coverage and ethical standards for all," they said.

< p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00">"Unfortunately, we are not holding our breath."

The spokesperson characterized the comments as Clarkson of 'dangerous', adding: "The fact that The Sun has not contacted the Duchess of Sussex to apologize shows their intent. This is nothing more than a publicity stunt."

On Friday, the Sun said it regretted publishing the broadcaster's column and that he was "sincerely sorry".

He said the columnists' opinions were their own, but, as an editor, "with the freedom with expression comes responsibility".

The article became the most criticized article by the Independent Press Standards Organization (Ipso). Clarkson told me asked...

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