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Would it really be so impossible for Harry to get a job?

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thebabessavedme · 10/03/2021 10:17

Seriously, He has had an Eton and University education, He must have an incredible contacts file Grin Could he really not have found some suitable employment to help fund his family without resorting to reality tv? I'm thinking maybe Bonhams/Southerbys as an art expert sort of gig (with training obvs) Give himself a pupose in life?, a reason to get up in morning? No more need for dads money?

A few of them do seem to have jobs, so why not him?

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JanewaysBun · 10/03/2021 11:22

Easily in the city/wall street

At my old job we had quite a few high profile people who would schmooze clients whilst the worker bees did the actual job. The high profile people were super nice and were somewhat involved in the job but more keeping the client relationship going. Harry seems like he is quite affable so would be able to do this.

Or maybe Meghan could get him a bit part in one of her shows?

GrumpyHoonMain · 10/03/2021 11:22

@thebabessavedme

Seriously, He has had an Eton and University education, He must have an incredible contacts file Grin Could he really not have found some suitable employment to help fund his family without resorting to reality tv? I'm thinking maybe Bonhams/Southerbys as an art expert sort of gig (with training obvs) Give himself a pupose in life?, a reason to get up in morning? No more need for dads money?

A few of them do seem to have jobs, so why not him?

He and Meghan have a luctrative production deal with Netflix. They will help to produce content in a similar way that the Obamas will.
Hardbackwriter · 10/03/2021 11:24

I think you've mixed up Harry and William - William does have an art history degree, though this is not exactly an infallible route to the big bucks...

Bibidy · 10/03/2021 11:24

@activitythree

I'm sure he could find something that pays well, like being on the board of a charity

You really have no idea of the amount Harry does/has done for charity? To the point you think he should take a paid role Confused

Na I'm sure he does loads for charity! Just saying I'm sure there are roles he can get and be paid for (although turns out not a board member!). Not knocking him.
nongnangning · 10/03/2021 11:26

On Prince Harry need for security. It is hard to understand the threat level on this (ie does anyone on here know what it actually is, in real terms - probably not, we can only guess). But I expect it is very high, with the kids being more of a concern for kidnapping etc than Harry and MM. Anyway he has sorted it out - he independently got a job which will pay for the security.

Hardbackwriter · 10/03/2021 11:27

Also, people saying Harry's 'not academic' are being polite - he got a B and a D in his A-levels and it subsequently came out that his teachers had done the coursework for him for the B...

TheVanguardSix · 10/03/2021 11:27

I'm thinking maybe Bonhams/Southerbys as an art expert sort of gig (with training obvs)

What made you jump to this conclusion, OP?
He's had no university education (I too haven't been to uni, so this isn't a criticism).
Personally, I think he'd do well working with our American vets and their families. I don't know in what capacity. Haven't a clue. But his experience in the military gives him good grounding for doing all sorts of things. He lives very close to Lompoc/Vandenberg military/air force base.

LindaEllen · 10/03/2021 11:30

Who are you to say what job he's allowed to get to earn his money? He's earning his money to support his family, and good on him.

I don't know why people are getting so fixated about the fact they're still in the limelight. That was never the problem. The problem was the unfair spin and the hounding of the UK press. When things are done on THEIR term, it's absolutely fine, and up to them.

grey12 · 10/03/2021 11:30

Serious security costs serious money! Meghan Markle was talking about "amounts of death threats" going up at certain points. They don't need just fancy cameras in their house, they need more...

activitythree · 10/03/2021 11:30

Na I'm sure he does loads for charity! Just saying I'm sure there are roles he can get and be paid for (although turns out not a board member!). Not knocking him.

I didn't think you were 'knocking' him. I think you have completely misunderstood my point, which is that he gives, not takes.

dreamingbohemian · 10/03/2021 11:31

Harry is a significant terrorist target, not only because he is a senior royal figure but because of his service in Afghanistan. You can't really compare him to an aging pop star. He and his family would need some level of security no matter what they do.

Beatrice and Eugenie had official protection costing hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, including while they jetted off on all their holidays, until Charles put his foot down. They still have security now but paid for privately.

I agree Harry should pay his own security but then I don't think people should criticise how he funds it.

Nellythemouse · 10/03/2021 11:33

Archie will in 20-30 become the equivalent of Lady Sarah Chatto. Few people are remotely interested in her, I doubt you’d notice her if she walked down the street and she’s neither HRH nor has police protection. In similar vein, how many people can name the Duke of Gloucester or know what the Duke of Kent looks like. Arguing for Archie to be HRH with permanent security is ridiculous.

TheVanguardSix · 10/03/2021 11:34

He'd do well to work with American vets who've experienced significant mental health issues.

GreenClock · 10/03/2021 11:34

I think he’d probably be happiest as an army officer or professional rugby player but sadly, neither is an option. I hope he finds his way.

CrabPuff · 10/03/2021 11:38

He wasn’t going to be able to pass the captain the major exams. He had help with his a levels from a teacher. Academically he’s not great. He used to be really good at asking people about their charitable efforts and talking to them about them. He probably still could be.

Fifthtimelucky · 10/03/2021 11:38

@Hardbackwriter

I think you've mixed up Harry and William - William does have an art history degree, though this is not exactly an infallible route to the big bucks...
I think you've mixed up William and Kate!

William's degree is in geography. Kate is the one with the history of art degree.

CrabPuff · 10/03/2021 11:38

Captain to Major exams. Not Captain the Major.

joangray38 · 10/03/2021 11:39

I know someone who was at camp bastion when he was. He had got as far as he could go (with help) without becoming a pen pusher which he didn’t want, wasn’t particularly wanted & he wasn’t as well liked as the press made out. He was Andrew mark 2. For the amount of time he was in the Army he didn’t get very far.

GrumpyHoonMain · 10/03/2021 11:39

@TheVanguardSix

He'd do well to work with American vets who've experienced significant mental health issues.
Yes, I think that will probably be something he gets involved in. I also think he’ll end up doing a version of the invictus games in the USA.
willibald · 10/03/2021 11:43

@CrabPuff

He wasn’t going to be able to pass the captain the major exams. He had help with his a levels from a teacher. Academically he’s not great. He used to be really good at asking people about their charitable efforts and talking to them about them. He probably still could be.
No way! He served. I mean, no one's ever served the way Harry did. Ever. Or loved the way he does. Or fathered children the same he has. Just no. Unbelievable.
RandomMess · 10/03/2021 11:43

He could be the primary SAHP while Meghan carries on with her career!

willibald · 10/03/2021 11:46

@joangray38

I know someone who was at camp bastion when he was. He had got as far as he could go (with help) without becoming a pen pusher which he didn’t want, wasn’t particularly wanted & he wasn’t as well liked as the press made out. He was Andrew mark 2. For the amount of time he was in the Army he didn’t get very far.
The way the press and his sycophants make out, not even Nelson could hold a candle to him for service.
willibald · 10/03/2021 11:49

@RandomMess

He could be the primary SAHP while Meghan carries on with her career!
Absolutely! Then he could make some money out of being The First Ever and Best Ever Stay at Home Dad in the Whole World.
dreamingbohemian · 10/03/2021 12:01

I don't see anyone exaggerating his service. He served a couple tours in Afghanistan and people respect that, he didn't try to get out of front line service, he didn't settle for some made up job like some of his cousins. He has done a tremendous amount for veterans since.

Talia99 · 10/03/2021 12:20

If Harry tried to monetise his charity work, i.e. make a living off what he currently does for free, you’d hear the hysterical screams of the British tabloid press in California.

He has found a job that lets him continue to pursue charitable pursuits as charity not as a way to make a living. The cost of his and Meghan’s security runs to hundreds of thousands a year and that will only increase as Archie and the new baby grow up and start needing security separate to their parents (i.e. at school etc).

I can’t see any art gallery etc. paying enough either. Eugenie and Beatrice are both heavily subsidised by their father, e.g he pays for all their security, plus contributes to the rest of their lifestyle.

Once Charles decided not to do for Harry what Andrew does for his daughters (which Charles was quite entitled to do), Harry needed a lot of money in a hurry. Netflix and Spotify offered that.