The Sussex Family

Harry, who had to endure the destruction of his parental marriage by his father and the ensuing tragic death of his mother, may have many advantages, but has had a very tough childhood. Moreover, his prospects, the planned life and/or career path of the “spare” are also not that attractive. And so, he has decided that he does not want to go down the Prince Andrew road, or that of his great aunt, Princess Margaret. Seems quite sensible.

If, as “palace sources” have been briefing the press, the matter has come as a surprise to the Queen and to grumpy Charles, then Harry has indeed not handled it well. But neither has the palace. Where exactly have they left the old fashioned stiff upper lip? This unusual briefing by the Queen’s courtiers against her own grandson and leaks regarding William’s unhappiness about his younger brother’s behaviour, are bad form. We all, but especially Harry and Meghan, got a reminder of the ruthlessness of his paternal family.