Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Release Statement Following Netflix Doc Criticism

Volume I of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix documentary has been released, and people are awaiting Volume II on December 15. As with many of their projects, there is quite a bit of controversy and discourse happening online. Apparently, one thing many people are saying has disturbed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

In a statement to ET

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Rep Speaks Out Amid Doc Criticism The couple's rep denied claims that they stepped back from royal duties for privacy.

, their Global Press Secretary addressed criticism they have received for being so public about their lives on Netflix after withdrawing from the royal family for reasons of "privacy." In fact, they never said anything about privacy.

"The Duke and Duchess have never cited privacy as the reason for stepping back," the statement reads. "This distorted narrative was intended to trap the couple into silence. In fact, their statement announcing their decision to step back mentions nothing of privacy and reiterates their desire to continue their roles and public duties. Any suggestion otherwise speaks to a key point of this series."