Former England rugby star Matt Dawson explained how one specific line from Meghan Markle in the couple’s 2022 Netflix documentary completely changed his outlook on her and Prince Harry
Former rugby player Matt Dawson shared his change of heart regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, prompted by their Netflix documentary in 2022. Initially sceptical, the ex-scrum half was among the millions who tuned in to watch the couple’s story.
Before viewing the documentary, Dawson didn’t hold high expectations for the ex-Royal pair. Speaking to the Express at the time, he admitted: “In the first 10 minutes I was thinking, ‘Oh no, this is like a woe is me type doc.’”
The six-part tell-all documentary captured attention around the globe, and Dawson was one figure locked into the series. The former England rugby star soon had his views challenged.
Dawson revealed that a particular comment from Markle “absolutely and completely” altered his perception of them. The transformative moment came when Markle stated: “The past six years of my life, books are written about our story from people who I don’t know.”
She then posed the question: “Doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?” This statement led Dawson to reconsider his initial judgment, recognising their right to narrate their own experiences.
He reflected: “I just thought, do you know what, in their environment and where everyone is going to have a view of Harry, because he is a bit of an adopted son to everybody after what happened in the past, I sort of thought, ‘Ok, go with it.’
“We all want to know what they are like, so why don’t we just get to see what they are like? It is what it is, but at least it’s in their voice.
“We are obviously all interested in it and we are getting those little nuggets that we wouldn’t have known before, so it has definitely served its purpose. Let’s separate, you know, let’s not worry about the deal and what their life is now.
“We are interested and the nature of us and the Royal Family is that we want to know what is going on and we are getting told from the horse’s mouth, so let’s embrace it and take it on board.”
Now 53, Dawson boasts an illustrious rugby career, having played for Northampton and London Wasps before hanging up his boots in 2006.
Dawson’s trophy cabinet includes the Heineken Cup from 2000, as well as the Premiership title with Northampton in 1999, and another Premiership win with Wasps in 2005.
In addition to his club success, he earned 77 caps for England, often leading the team as captain, and participated in three tours with the British and Irish Lions.
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