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Harry's new interview

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Viviennemary · 02/05/2025 17:49

Harry has just given an interview quite a long one. I only heard a snippet and i'm totally incensed. Harry has said he doesn't know how long Charles has left. Who says that on TV for the whole nation to hear. What is the matter with the man. He is an absolute disgrace.

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EasternEcho · 03/05/2025 08:06

NautilusLionfish · 03/05/2025 08:03

Did he? Ah well.
Still how can a dying father not speak to his hurting son. Yes I mean dying because we all are. No one is going to live forever

I believe that the king's first loyalty is to the institution and country, not his son who is actively undermining it, however odd it may seem to us. This was the stance of the queen as well. I don't think Charles is taking any great pleasure in this. Harry's behaviour must have hurt him deeply.

LivingLaVidaBabyShower · 03/05/2025 08:06

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:05

It is not about reconciliation with Charles or the RF in itself.

It is about not getting your son and your grandchildren killed in the eventuality of them coming back to the UK for a visit or even for other ventures such as the Invictus games. It is as simple as that.

Even if I chose to not reconcile with my son ( could never see myself doing that )while nearing the end of my life, I wouldn't want my son and grandchildren getting killed and for any "unfortunate accident" to happen, and no Thomas Markle does not have the power to influence RAVEC.

Let's be real.

Harry doesn't think he's going to be killed.

He thinks he's going to "be poor"

EsmaCannonball · 03/05/2025 08:06

The idea that Harry is some kind of crusading anti-royal, anti-establishment figure is laughable. He's moaning because he isn't being treated like enough of a royal. He's angry because he can no longer click his fingers and get establishment perks. He loves the club; he just hates the bouncer having to check if he's still got full membership privileges.

Personally, I would love to know how much Archewell money goes on 'running costs,' and if any money from Sentebale and Invictus goes on designer clothes and private jets, too.

NewAgeNewMe · 03/05/2025 08:07

Well then @LipglossAlly he doesn’t need to come back. He’s not wanted here. What a load of baloney.

sualipa · 03/05/2025 08:08

EasternEcho · 03/05/2025 07:59

In the current state of world affairs it really is distasteful for a prince to keep complaining about his personal grievances and how his father won't talk to him, and how taxpayers should still protect him despite doing nothing to earn it. This not about any public cause or benefit, it's just about him personally. People really have more pressing concerns than a privileged grown man still whining after 5 year of wanting nothing to do with the establishment, and having made enough money off it. And yes, police forces are not security companies for private hire. Harry needs to have his own private security and pay for it, if it's worrying him that much.

On the contrary we want bread and circuses and if we can't have bread then this is one hell of a circus. Send in the clowns.

Serenster · 03/05/2025 08:08

NautilusLionfish · 03/05/2025 08:01

Not all the damaging secrets surely.

You have a bar for how many damaging secrets being publicly disclosed is okay? 🤣

Jane958 · 03/05/2025 08:09

He should never have left the army.

Profhilodisaster · 03/05/2025 08:09

Serenster · 03/05/2025 07:59

I love all the people here trying to guilt Charles into reconciling with a son who is publicly abusing him and undermining his role as the non-political head of state. Where is that energy when it comes to Meghan and her father? I thought she’s entirely justified in going non- contact?

She didn't like her father releasing private letters but quite happy for her husband to publish private text messages.

smilesy · 03/05/2025 08:09

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:05

It is not about reconciliation with Charles or the RF in itself.

It is about not getting your son and your grandchildren killed in the eventuality of them coming back to the UK for a visit or even for other ventures such as the Invictus games. It is as simple as that.

Even if I chose to not reconcile with my son ( could never see myself doing that )while nearing the end of my life, I wouldn't want my son and grandchildren getting killed and for any "unfortunate accident" to happen, and no Thomas Markle does not have the power to influence RAVEC.

But he will get security if he comes here. If he says he is coming, with the requisite notice, his risk will be assessed and security arranged accordingly. How’s that unsafe? Why do you think he is more likely to be killed in the UK? Why do you think he would have an “unfortunate accident”. This is not Russia where windows are hazardous. And who would want that to happen to him? Who could possibly profit from the demise of useless at dragon slaying Harry? That line of thought is as delusional as he himself is 🤪

stillavid · 03/05/2025 08:10

He does have security when he comes here though - and it is assessed each time provided he gives sufficient notice. Or that was my understanding.

I am sure he could very quietly arrive and go to Balmoral this summer and would be very secure with his family.

I do feel for Charles - I am sure he does want a relationship with Harry but Harry needs £££ to fund his lifestyle and this makes him a loose canon.

The only way to quiet him would be to gift him £££ and I am not sure that Charles wants to do that.

Pikablue · 03/05/2025 08:10

NautilusLionfish · 03/05/2025 08:01

Not all the damaging secrets surely.

Well no, but i don't see how that makes a difference? Someone who sees no issue with talking about their family for money (lots of which turned out to be lies anyway) is going to make you feel mindful of any interaction you have with them. Charles has to consider the rest of his family and the crown. Honestly I'm not a royalist, I am neutral towards all of them, but it's baffling if you don't see why someone might be reluctant to invite this person back into their lives.

Serenster · 03/05/2025 08:11

sualipa · 03/05/2025 08:04

If they do exile him permanently and without any possibility of return then he should unleased the whole truth and let sunlight into our understanding of what goes on behind the scenes. That's a $100 million bounty for sure.

….and a breach of the Official Secrets Act too, a criminal offence. What fun!

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:11

NewAgeNewMe · 03/05/2025 08:07

Well then @LipglossAlly he doesn’t need to come back. He’s not wanted here. What a load of baloney.

The fact that you and other avid royalists don't want him here is irrelevant.

There are many people that would delighted to have Harry and his family to come to visit.

Most importantly, this is Henry's s country and he is entitled to come to visit with his children whenever he wants.

By virtue of who he is, is also entitled to life- long security which is not a Royal perk.

Snorlaxo · 03/05/2025 08:12

NautilusLionfish · 03/05/2025 08:03

Did he? Ah well.
Still how can a dying father not speak to his hurting son. Yes I mean dying because we all are. No one is going to live forever

He’s understandably not talking to Harry because he’s repeatedly slagging off his wife, sibling and daughter in law who haven’t publicly said a word about Harry and his wife.

If Charles spoke to Harry about matters like his health then he’d leak that to the press and create more clickbait articles and strengthen his victim narrative. That’s not in the interests of someone who claims to have poor mental health because of the media.

Didn’t Harry actually say that his father didn’t talk to him about “the security stuff” rather than they weren’t on speaking terms at all?

LillyPJ · 03/05/2025 08:12

@IBelieveinSomething You say he was born into this and 'it wasn't his fault'. But we're all born into something that isn't our fault. It's just that most of us aren't born into a life of incredible wealth and privilege (along with public scrutiny and a few 'arduous' duties). I doubt if he'd really want to be an anonymous worker unable to afford a house, unable to get a GP appointment and not having the option to make a few million from 'writing' a book..

ShamedBySiri · 03/05/2025 08:13

Would people that are defending this do the same to their flesh and blood( grandchildren included) if being in Charle's s shoes?

Yes. I would never speak to him again. Certainly not unless he 1. Made a fulsome apology and 2. Promised never to speak to the press again.

I would probably need him to shed the wife too, or to visit alone without her in tow. Because even if Harry suddenly became more trustworthy she never will. And when meeting I would be careful never to reveal a single personal detail about either myself or any other family member because at the end of the day he still couldn’t be trusted. I’d probably have recording devices arranged by the staff just incase any disputed details became public.

Conversation would be stilted and largely confined to the weather and how the garden is doing. And listening to the errant son complaining about his hard life which would herald an early termination of the visit.

It’s simply not possible to wind the clock back and return to happy families. And Harry still doesn’t get it. I note he said in his statement that many of his family would never forgive him for writing a book. Well it wasn’t any old book was it Harry. It wasn’t a book about the wildlife of Botswana or something. It was a horrible moaning whinge-athon in which he revealed all sorts of personal details of the family and other people as well as saying lots of nasty spiteful things. No I wouldn’t be forgiving that either. In fact even though I’m not part of the family or his circle of friends I don’t forgive that book or the Netflix series or the Oprah interview or quite a few other things he’s done.

CapricornKitty · 03/05/2025 08:13

KilkennyCats · 02/05/2025 18:21

It was a godawful thing to say.
So, fairly typical of the ginger gobdaw.

And what does gingerness have to do with it? On behalf of the ginger race…

foreverblowingbubbless · 03/05/2025 08:13

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:05

It is not about reconciliation with Charles or the RF in itself.

It is about not getting your son and your grandchildren killed in the eventuality of them coming back to the UK for a visit or even for other ventures such as the Invictus games. It is as simple as that.

Even if I chose to not reconcile with my son ( could never see myself doing that )while nearing the end of my life, I wouldn't want my son and grandchildren getting killed and for any "unfortunate accident" to happen, and no Thomas Markle does not have the power to influence RAVEC.

You know IF Charles used power (that he does not have here) to influence any of the nation's institutions to better a member of his family you would be outraged and would be on here screaming about abuse of power. But because it is Harry?
Your stance is as clear as day.
No one decent like a lying snivelling blackmailer like Harry.

KatherineParr · 03/05/2025 08:15

The evidence is clear: The Royal Household offered to pay the costs of Harry's security and RAVEC refused. There is absolutely nothing to suggest that Charles has conspired to take away Harry's security.

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:15

This continued saga will only weaken the Royal brand which is and will continue to fade into irrelevancy - and given what we have been seeing for the last 5- 6 years, I would also argue it is time!

lippylippy · 03/05/2025 08:16

To be honest this does brighten up my sad little life. I am loving the excellent entitlement on display by hollow shell hazza, and the increasing hyperbole of the SS. What will be said next to provoke a reaction. I am just not sure the UK is about to overthrow the monarchy, could be wrong.
Edited for typo

SoNotaRealHousewife · 03/05/2025 08:18

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 08:11

The fact that you and other avid royalists don't want him here is irrelevant.

There are many people that would delighted to have Harry and his family to come to visit.

Most importantly, this is Henry's s country and he is entitled to come to visit with his children whenever he wants.

By virtue of who he is, is also entitled to life- long security which is not a Royal perk.

Edited

Entitled, that is the best way to describe Harry

2021x · 03/05/2025 08:19

From the interview Harry explains that if he attends at invitation of Royal Family he gets full security in the UK. If he comes to the UK of his own accord he gets a lower level of security. What he doesn't get is a high level of security available at his own timetable without planning and justification.

He is able to attend to visit his family with security if he wishes. He is able to bring his family with a high level of security as long as its planned for. I would be interested what is the security level of Charles siblings when the Queen was on the throne.

I really want him to get through this and grow a backbone, but I think that at this point that might be asking to much.

Serenster · 03/05/2025 08:20

By virtue of who he is, is also entitled to life- long security which is not a Royal perk.

He’s not though. If that were true, the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie etc wouldn’t have lost their full time security in 2011.

SoNotaRealHousewife · 03/05/2025 08:20

LipglossAlly · 03/05/2025 07:57

It is not about being an H&M supporter.
It is about humanity, decency.

Who on this thread, having the power that Charles has would sit back and allow their own flesh and blood to be in a similar situation( history has already showed us what can happen, when RF members don't have adequate protection, but the RF would probably be relieved if history was to repeat itself).

What about the kids? Do they not deserve to come and visit their father' s country of origin? Do their lives and safety not count?

Is one thing to be estranged from family, but this is an entirely different ( darker) scenario.

Would people that are defending this do the same to their flesh and blood( grandchildren included) if being in Charle's s shoes?

He will have security though

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