Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Original poster

Harry - regretful?

448 replies

Brasschamberstick · 20/09/2022 10:40

Do we think after seeing the magnificence of yesterday that he is regretting giving it all up?

He looks so angry and unhappy all the time now?

OP posts:
Thread gallery
6
LadyHarmby · 20/09/2022 10:44

I think coming back was probably a good reminder of why they left. A lot of irritating and unwanted opinions about hand-holding or wearing a uniform.

Georgeskitchen · 20/09/2022 10:45

He's looked unhappy and angry since he got married tbh!!

SilverLiningPlaybook · 20/09/2022 10:47

I don’t think they have any regrets. I think he hates being around the family now and hates being on public show. It’s very sad.

OneCup · 20/09/2022 10:49

Yes I wondered if it made him miss it all or no. His life doesn't look great in LA but then again, he's not exactly welcome with open arms here....

Liorae · 20/09/2022 10:49

I think that once he gets home to California he will look much more relaxed and happy. Good for him!

lostinanovel · 20/09/2022 10:50

I'd look pretty unhappy too if my every move and facial expression was criticised online and in the press. Just let these people live?!

TipTopHat · 20/09/2022 10:50

I think it probably just reminded him of why they left!

hewouldwouldnthe · 20/09/2022 10:51

He's burned his bridges in the UK. I'm sure he will feel happier back in California with his DW and kids. Sooner he pisses off for good the better for everyone.

tabulahrasa · 20/09/2022 10:52

I’d think the exact opposite - sure it’s magnificent to watch when you’re a random member of the public.

But it must be horrific to be a grieving relative stuck in that, on display for 10 days and expected to perform.

VatofTea · 20/09/2022 10:53

Circus performers on display, what facial expression would not have triggered comments. Is there any way he could present that would have been acceptable.

I'ld say he will be very relieved to get away from the nonsense.

Infinitemoon · 20/09/2022 10:53

He will be back - no question.

Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas · 20/09/2022 10:55

I’m not sure how else you would expect him to look at a funeral. No one every knows what’s happening in others relationships.

Surtsey · 20/09/2022 10:55

LadyHarmby · 20/09/2022 10:44

I think coming back was probably a good reminder of why they left. A lot of irritating and unwanted opinions about hand-holding or wearing a uniform.

I doubt that he's spent much time over the last fortnight reading posts on Mumsnet, to be honest.

JanePrentiss · 20/09/2022 10:58

He was damned if he didn't return and damned if he did, to then be judged at every opportunity.
I'm no fan of H & M, I think their revenue stream of milking every opportunity to flog stories about the RF, especially in view of his role as a mental health ambassador and the revenue it brings is appalling, and he should drop his book deal to be able to hold his head high and be independent of the RF.

The scrutiny they have been under is awful - to me it feels H has copped for more than M this time round, as though the press have been told to lay off her.

Original poster
Brasschamberstick · 20/09/2022 10:59

I meant he looks miserable before the Queen died. That video of him and Meghan where he was giving a speech said a lot I think. He looked uncomfortable with her

OP posts:
sonjadog · 20/09/2022 11:06

If he seemed angry or upset, I would think the most likely cause would be because he is at his grandmother's funeral, not because he secretly wants to come back to the UK.

Sparklingbrook · 20/09/2022 11:07

He was at his Grandma's funeral and he's not seen his DC for 3 weeks has he? I would think he just wants to go home.

valadon68 · 20/09/2022 11:07

Do you think he might be unhappy because he's at a funeral?

If he was laughing and joking he'd come under fire too, poor chap can't win.

Lottapianos · 20/09/2022 11:08

It was his grandmother's funeral, he wasn't going to be grinning ear to ear. I really felt for him and the rest of the family, being marched around like show ponies for hours on end on such a sad day.

No one knows what has been said or who has hurt who, and it's none of our business either. Things are clearly far from good between him and his brother and I'm sure that's painful for everyone. I don't talk to my brother, for long and complicated reasons - I would hate to think of people putting pressure on either of us to 'make up' or 'get over it' or 'heal the rift' or whatever. I'm fine with the way things are, thanks

EdithWeston · 20/09/2022 11:11

Well there's a pretty damned obvious reason why he'd look unhappy this week.

He chose the life that would suit him better, and I don't think there's any reason to think he has not made the right choice for him. He's overseas with his family's blessing and no reason to think he's anything other than happy

safetyfreak · 20/09/2022 11:13

No, I dont think so. He has burnt his bridges in England, with family and friends.

Snoken · 20/09/2022 11:17

I doubt Harry has many happy memories of family life in the UK and is missing it. He is from a dysfunctonal family where nobody seems to be able to speak openly and honestly. I am sure he is much happier in LA with Meghan and his children. He's had a shit few years because of how the British press has treated him and the people he loves, it's far from an idyllic setting for him, however priviledged he may be.

maranella · 20/09/2022 11:18

It was his grandmother's funeral - of course he's going to look unhappy.

He wanted to leave for years, Meghan gave him an out.

I don't think he regrets leaving, but this has undoubtedly been a very difficult week and probably really awkward for H&M after their many attacks on the family over the past two years.

I don't see why they can't live the life they want, where they want, without this public unpleasantness and I hope that they will agree in future to stop the attacks and just call a truce. They should be happy - they've got what looks like a lovely life away from all the royal scrutiny and nonsense. If anything good can come from the Queen's death it would be a rapprochement between H&M and the rest of the family and an agreement to discuss and sort out their differences in private.

FrownedUpon · 20/09/2022 11:21

Well he’s not the brightest is he? He probably can’t see his own role in all this. Good riddance to him. No one wants him here.

Kendodd · 20/09/2022 11:23

I wouldn't have any regrets if I were him.

Swipe left for the next trending thread