During a recent trip to Geneva, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, faced criticism after taking a selfie with Wille Rydman, Finland's Minister of Social Affairs and Health. Rydman has been a controversial figure, facing allegations of racism and inappropriate behavior. Following the backlash, Meghan's spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that the Duchess did not know Rydman prior to the selfie and was unaware of his controversial history. The selfie was taken after Meghan delivered an emotional speech at the inauguration of the Lost Screen Memorial, which honors children who have suffered due to social media. The Duchess attended a dinner hosted by the World Health Organization, where over 25 ministers and delegates were present. As she was leaving, several attendees approached her for photographs, which she politely obliged. The spokesperson reiterated that Meghan had no prior knowledge of Rydman's attendance at the event, emphasizing the nature of public engagements where such interactions occur.