Harry Says His Fight Against Tabloids Is a 'Central Piece' of Rift with the Royal Family

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Is there anyone in the public eye more delusional and lacking in self-awareness than Harry?

The Duke of Sussex, 39, sat down for a new interview for ITV's documentary Tabloids on Trial, premiering on Thursday, July 25. In a preview released a day before the airing, Harry discussed his reasons for publicly pursuing lawsuits against publications over allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful acts — a contrast from his brother, Prince William, who reportedly quietly received a "very large sum of money" in a settlement from News Group Newspapers (NGN) in 2020 amid a claimed "secret agreement" with the royals.
ITV's Rebecca Barry asked Prince Harry in the clip, "To what extent do you think your determination to fight the tabloids destroyed the relationship with your family?"
"I think that's certainly a central piece to it," the Duke of Sussex replied. "That's a hard question to answer because anything I say about my family results in a torrent of abuse from the press."
"I've made it very clear that this is something that needs to be done. It would be nice if we did it as a family," he continued. "I believe that, again, from a service standpoint and when you're in a public role, that these are the things that we should be doing for the greater good. But I'm doing this for my reasons."

You’ve obviously not seen JLo on her jaunts around the Hamptons then, riding a bike in a dior gown with her glam squad.

Some love it, some hate it. They all ruthlessly use it

No, I’m trying to pin you down on your sweeping statement that he gave “loads” of interviews. When did I get angry about people’s complaining about the media? You are making shite up 😂

It’s that word again isn’t it. Hate. A word so banded about by supporters of the Sussexes to shut down conversations. Yet it’s completely fine to vilify members of the Royal Family such as the King and Queen.

As JK Rowling quoted. Truth is not hate.

I don’t want to start a big back and forth because they are boring and annoying for everyone else. But why is absolutely no nuance allowed on here?

You are either a M and H supporter that means you are apparently a member of the Sussex Squad and automatically hate everything that the RF do and automatically love everything H & M do!

Most people can understand the concept that there may be faults on both sides and neither side are all good or all bad! I’m quite old and that has been my experience of life in general. Isn’t it yours?

Yes I do have genuine sympathy for Harry and Meghan. What’s wrong with that? Not for everything they have done but I can imagine how their situation came about. And I am particularly interested in what really went on with certain press transactions that potentially led to the original rift.

A family member who works in a very local grass roots charity, also had a very positive experience of Meghan who donated a personal cheque to their cause with little to no fanfare. It was reported in the local newspaper and no where else and I thought that was odd. I can only conclude that there was obviously some unwritten ban operating at the time that didn’t allow any positive stories being printed about her in the major news outlets. And that made me think that maybe certain things are being spun in a particular way and that was unfair.

I don’t feel I should have to justify my reasons for posting tbh but I hope that satisfies you!

And sorry but I don’t think “hatred” is too strong a word. I have seen negative comments on this board about Meghan’s appearance, her character, her marriage, her business, her parenting decisions, her family relations and her taste in home decor and if that is not hatred then I don’t know what is!

I think it has all got a bit unhinged. You may not like me stating that but it’s my opinion.

You said you're not angry.

Then you wrote

"Youre making shite up".

Eh that's kind of an aggressive thing to say no?

Do you have anger issues?

No truth is not hate.

But multiple negative comments on sm about one woman adds up to hate imho.

I am not aware that the SS use that argument to shut down debate because I do not follow them or know anything about them.

I used the word hate because I reached that opinion all on my own thanks!

I can’t wait for the following:

Colombian Tour
Netflix show hosted by Meghan
To buy her products from ARO

☺️

Were you on the Princess Catherine threads? That was certainly unhinged. Absolutely vile.
The only comment that I have read about their marriage on here lately was by a supporter of them. The post received no responses.
The threads about her appearance are positive threads. Her business decisions are quite rightly discussed. If they weren’t so insistent about being in the public domain, planting stories, paying for PR, buying awards and launching all of these half hearted and not thought through projects. Not to mention Harry using more and more of tax payers money with his ridiculous court case regarding the RAVEC decision, then people would not have anything to have an opinion on and discuss, They are literally non-stop with it all.

I am not aware that the SS use that argument to shut down debate because I do not follow them or know anything about them.

I did not post anything about the SS @Applecidervinegar641. Interesting.

A family member who works in a very local grass roots charity, also had a very positive experience of Meghan who donated a personal cheque to their cause with little to no fanfare. It was reported in the local newspaper and no where else and I thought that was odd. I can only conclude that there was obviously some unwritten ban operating at the time that didn’t allow any positive stories being printed about her in the major news outlets. And that made me think that maybe certain things are being spun in a particular way and that was unfair.

That was a very nice gesture on Meghan’s part but there’s no reason why it would be reported, any more than similar gestures made by other members of the royal family would be. This sort of thing happens all the time. It’s only odd that you think there should have been some sort of fanfare because it’s Meghan.

Really good post. 🙂

Sorry I got bored reading yet another of your lengthy essays but will highlight this bit

And sorry but I don’t think “hatred” is too strong a word. I have seen negative comments on this board about Meghan’s appearance, her character, her marriage, her business, her parenting decisions, her family relations and her taste in home decor and if that is not hatred then I don’t know what is!

So what? Opinions are allowed and just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean people can’t express them.

I think it has all got a bit unhinged. You may not like me stating that but it’s my opinion.

I could say I find your long rambling posts defending H&M who you are not a fan of, whilst at the same time making not so sly digs at posters on here are unhinged, just my opinion 🤷🏻‍♀️

Waits for next essay……

I don’t think there should have been a fanfare. Please don’t put words in my mouth!

I was surprised that, at a time when Meghan was in the news an awful lot, that no major tabloid or paper, or news reporting site picked it up.

And yes that’s quite possible about other members of the RF but they weren’t in the middle of a media storm at the time.

Waits for next essay…… 😂

And reading things from posts that aren’t there….

You are very rude.

Short enough for you?

@Applecidervinegar641 on a nicer note, did you have a good holiday? I hope it was lovely.

Applecider, you’re flogging a dead horse mate. 😜 Meghan and Harry fill a vacuum for some. I’m still surprised at another thread on here that is allowed to stand. I’ve reported it but it is still there in all its inglorious vilest non splendour.

Yet I’m not the one calling other people haters and unhinged 🤷🏻‍♀️ yes much more succinct, well done.

I did thank you! 😀

I apologise if I misunderstood your point, it seemed to me that you were saying she warranted a mention for writing a cheque. Or did you mean you were surprised that she hadn’t tipped them off on this occasion?

😊

MNHQ moderate very well IMO. At least this is a valid and relevant discussion. I’m not aware of many posts breaking talk guidelines and being deleted. Hence the thread stands.
The Princess Catherine threads were on another level. So much so that many posters have since disappeared. Others have name changed in shame!

I didn’t say that posters on here are unhinged.

I said the volume of anti-Meghan, and Harry for that matter, on every subject under the sun, and I said “has all got a bit unhinged”

Presumably you can understand the difference?

I’m also a little offended @Rosiecheeksandacoldnose that we have discussed some deeply personal issues on this thread, me included. We have supported one another amongst the debate. It’s certainly not a vile thread.

Thank you and I totally agree.