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The royal family

Prince Harry is relevant imo

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FloridaCheese · 13/09/2025 16:02

He's the son of the King.

And will be the brother of the next King

we grew up with him around during QE2's reign

the discord on here for Harry is becoming laughable. Posters desperate to dig him out at every opportunity

Id welcome him back and I'm sure there are others that would too. Not on MN though.

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atotalshambles · 14/09/2025 13:47

For the Royal Family to survive realistically they have to become more like the European royal families - a bit more normal. Less titles, houses , money for those not in direct line to the throne. I was listening to the book about Prince Andrew this week - how on earth is he still in the line of succession? He seems to be a horrendous human being . I really don't understand how Harry and Meghan are criticised so much more. If he was my brother then I don't think I would really forgive him as the Oprah interview etc.. were awful.So I don't blame Prince William for not wanting to see him. I am guessing it is different for Charles as it is his son. I have noticed the recent DM articles criticising William and Kate. I think the papers make a lot of money causing drama so I am guessing it would not be good for them if everyone just got on.

bluegreygreen · 14/09/2025 13:47

jumpingthehighjump · 14/09/2025 13:33

He visits different parts of the Duchy each week

He goes to Cornwall every week? Or Isles of Scilly? Everything is in the SW so doubtful. How strange there's never anything in the CC saying that

Not all Duchy lands are in the south-west.

That was my point further up the thread - the PoW does more than is in the Court Circular, particularly work in relation to the Royal Foundation and the Duchy.

moondune · 14/09/2025 13:54

Thank god you've shared your view with us.

bluegreygreen · 14/09/2025 13:58

@BruFord A DM article in Feb 2024 suggested than KC3 had encouraged the PoW to spend time with his family now, as he would have years to do the royal stuff. To me that suggests he has (or at least had) an appreciation of how the Wales' are prioritising their children.

Whether that was true, or has now changed, or simply the DM spin has changed, I don't know.
I'm just noticing that over the last 6 months or so there are a lot of very negative articles about the Wales family from the DM, with quite a few positive Harry articles (and it does seem to be Harry, singular, not Harry and Meghan).

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:02

I saw comments once on, I think, on the Vintage Read, from someone who lived in the Duchy. He commented that William was visiting the Duchy and talking to people in a low- key manner on a regular basis. The poster was impressed with William.

Harry does absolutely nothing for long periods of time, then short pseudo-royal visits. Over the past few years, I've worked with lots of asylum seekers who have come to the USA, applied for legal residency, started English classes, gotten jobs, are learning about my city, etc.

Then I look at Harry, whose visa situation is cloudy, is trying to undermine American freedom of speech, does apparently no work, and unnecessarily takes up police time whenever he visits NYC. A police escort to an upscale tattoo parlor? Harping on the delusional title bullshit for his wife?

I know who I want in MY country.

BruFord · 14/09/2025 14:08

@bluegreygreen So it’s doubtful that he’d suddenly be critical of their workload.
The media is shit-stirring as per usual!

Anyway, who know what’s going to happen with Harry. Hopefully, there’ll be some rapprochement eventually.

Re. Sending his kids to school in the UK. Would Meghan really agree to that? Although I suppose if KC paid for it, that might make a difference.

LidlAmaretto · 14/09/2025 14:09

It is hugely ironic that after talking about “freedom” and escaping, Harry now seems eager to reconnect with the RF and the UK. Perhaps it’s not so awful after all?!
Harry was delusional to think he was anything but his title. But the only difference between him and the rest of them is that they know they need the gravy train of the Monarchy in order the maintain their wealth and positions. Charles would never give up his privilege to be a tenant farmer and William would never give up being King to live as a helicopter pilot no matter what puff pieces the Palace put out about how hard their lives are and how much they are sacrificing for the nation. Even Harry thinks his father and brother are trapped by duty! Harry thought ' normal' life was great until he had to live it and realised having to pay his own bills isn't so great. At least Meghan is trying to make money and not piss away ll his inheritance on paying for staff.

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:13

Another thing to consider. What does Harry actually do? He has multiple nannies for the kids. Netflix is over. No more books in the pipeline, and he did have a ghost writer. Betterup staff have publicly complained that Harry does nothing. No one can understand what the travel company does for its existence. Archewell appears to be defunct. He doesn't have estates to run.

So what does Harry actually do? Anything?

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:21

LidlAmaretto · 14/09/2025 14:09

It is hugely ironic that after talking about “freedom” and escaping, Harry now seems eager to reconnect with the RF and the UK. Perhaps it’s not so awful after all?!
Harry was delusional to think he was anything but his title. But the only difference between him and the rest of them is that they know they need the gravy train of the Monarchy in order the maintain their wealth and positions. Charles would never give up his privilege to be a tenant farmer and William would never give up being King to live as a helicopter pilot no matter what puff pieces the Palace put out about how hard their lives are and how much they are sacrificing for the nation. Even Harry thinks his father and brother are trapped by duty! Harry thought ' normal' life was great until he had to live it and realised having to pay his own bills isn't so great. At least Meghan is trying to make money and not piss away ll his inheritance on paying for staff.

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H &M have security, gardeners, nannies, cooks, cleaners, etc. Meghan has openly admitted to the nannies. Moneywise, Harry has brought in more than Meghan. "Spare", and a Netflix contract that came about only because of Harry. The only reason Meghan is known is because of Harry. I would be very surprised if As Ever the company actually turns a profit.

IcedPurple · 14/09/2025 14:25

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:13

Another thing to consider. What does Harry actually do? He has multiple nannies for the kids. Netflix is over. No more books in the pipeline, and he did have a ghost writer. Betterup staff have publicly complained that Harry does nothing. No one can understand what the travel company does for its existence. Archewell appears to be defunct. He doesn't have estates to run.

So what does Harry actually do? Anything?

What does he do? As far as I can see, not very much at all.

It was always obvious that once he'd exhausted the 'my family are a bunch of meanie poos' income stream, there wouldn't be much left for Harry. He has no skills or non-royal experience other than his time in the military, and that's not really transferable. He's extremely lucky in the sense that he's rich enough to lead a very nice (if not A list) lifestyle without having to work, but he doesn't seem to have any real passions to devote himself to either.

Meghan at least is making some sort of effort to establish a business, but I agree with you that As Ever is unlikely to make serious, if any, profits. So it's hard to see where their money is going to come from going forward. Of course they'll have money invested, and if that's been wisely done that would, as I've suggested, be enough for them to have a very comfortable life. But I suspect both feel themselves entitled to rather more than 'comfortable'.

Wildgoat · 14/09/2025 14:27

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:13

Another thing to consider. What does Harry actually do? He has multiple nannies for the kids. Netflix is over. No more books in the pipeline, and he did have a ghost writer. Betterup staff have publicly complained that Harry does nothing. No one can understand what the travel company does for its existence. Archewell appears to be defunct. He doesn't have estates to run.

So what does Harry actually do? Anything?

Not just harry, what does Megan do. Her “with love” thing finished filming a long time ago, inc series 2 and the Xmas thing, the pair of them must be bored shitless knocking round that house, and they don’t appear to have any friends left either, certainly not the a listers Megan craved to hang about with. They don’t appear to be travelling, their archewell charity work takes an hour a week according to reports, they invested in some companies but don’t seem involved,

so back to the royal fold I guess is the only answer, and he’s went at it all guns blazing, sick kids, Ukraine, he went in full throttle to get the public on side.

i agree with the pp, the issue is Harry is a way more interesting character than William. William comes across as rather staid, lacking a personality. Not showing the real him, and Kate does the same, a public very staid persona, although a little bit more touchy feely, where as Harry does come across as way more interesting, both because of what he’s done to his family, the mistakes he’s made, the terrible behaviour, his marriage, but also conversely the ease which he does public engagements, which William doesn’t have that,

id assume we will see similar with George and Louis in Years ro come, where George is the very straight laced rather formal and stuffy one, as that’s whay they teach him, and Louis is much more fun and charismatic,

BlueSkySunshineDay · 14/09/2025 14:28

Relevant to what exactly?

jumpingthehighjump · 14/09/2025 14:43

bluegreygreen · 14/09/2025 13:47

Not all Duchy lands are in the south-west.

That was my point further up the thread - the PoW does more than is in the Court Circular, particularly work in relation to the Royal Foundation and the Duchy.

The majority are hence the name. I know they like to do their gigs close to home but he does not visit Cornwall weekly

jumpingthehighjump · 14/09/2025 14:46

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 14:13

Another thing to consider. What does Harry actually do? He has multiple nannies for the kids. Netflix is over. No more books in the pipeline, and he did have a ghost writer. Betterup staff have publicly complained that Harry does nothing. No one can understand what the travel company does for its existence. Archewell appears to be defunct. He doesn't have estates to run.

So what does Harry actually do? Anything?

Can you verify he has multiple nannies who is this just your opinion?
Why do you care what he does, he is not a working member of the Royal family

TizerorFizz · 14/09/2025 14:48

@jumpingthehighjump Becayse it means he’s irrelevant. Bet he doesn’t do the school run!

skyeisthelimit · 14/09/2025 14:49

Harry is the King's son yes, but he also chose to opt out of Royal life. That means that he is not a working Royal, by his own choice.

I don't dislike him, but he can't have it both ways. They made it clear that he was either in or out not half in.

He cut himself off from the family by all his interviews and his book.

William may come across as boring to some, but he can hardly go out partying all night doing coke can he. He is the future King and his family live that life.

The laws around succession should be changed so that non working Royals are removed, like Andrew and Harry and their children.

IcedPurple · 14/09/2025 14:54

Wildgoat · 14/09/2025 14:27

Not just harry, what does Megan do. Her “with love” thing finished filming a long time ago, inc series 2 and the Xmas thing, the pair of them must be bored shitless knocking round that house, and they don’t appear to have any friends left either, certainly not the a listers Megan craved to hang about with. They don’t appear to be travelling, their archewell charity work takes an hour a week according to reports, they invested in some companies but don’t seem involved,

so back to the royal fold I guess is the only answer, and he’s went at it all guns blazing, sick kids, Ukraine, he went in full throttle to get the public on side.

i agree with the pp, the issue is Harry is a way more interesting character than William. William comes across as rather staid, lacking a personality. Not showing the real him, and Kate does the same, a public very staid persona, although a little bit more touchy feely, where as Harry does come across as way more interesting, both because of what he’s done to his family, the mistakes he’s made, the terrible behaviour, his marriage, but also conversely the ease which he does public engagements, which William doesn’t have that,

id assume we will see similar with George and Louis in Years ro come, where George is the very straight laced rather formal and stuffy one, as that’s whay they teach him, and Louis is much more fun and charismatic,

Putting aside that I don't think Harry is at all 'fun and charismatic', I'm not sure 'fun and charismatic' are qualities people necessarily want from a Head of State.

bluegreygreen · 14/09/2025 15:00

id assume we will see similar with George and Louis in Years ro come, where George is the very straight laced rather formal and stuffy one, as that’s whay they teach him, and Louis is much more fun and charismatic,

I think it's a shame that there's already so much stereotyping of the children, given that all people see of them are short appearances at public events.

Viviennemary · 14/09/2025 15:02

He is not good for the monarchy and not good for the countey. He has caused immense trouble over the last few years.

Mylovelygreendress · 14/09/2025 15:02

IcedPurple · 14/09/2025 14:54

Putting aside that I don't think Harry is at all 'fun and charismatic', I'm not sure 'fun and charismatic' are qualities people necessarily want from a Head of State.

He certainly hasn’t been fun and charismatic over the past 5 years !

BemusedAmerican · 14/09/2025 15:11

In the interview with Jamie Kern Lima, Meghan talks about how if she can't do the morning school run, then the nanny does it. Assuming that the nanny doesn't work 24/7 and 7 days a week, then there is probably a backup nanny for evenings and weekends when H & M go out, are away, leave the US etc.

Wildgoat · 14/09/2025 15:13

IcedPurple · 14/09/2025 14:54

Putting aside that I don't think Harry is at all 'fun and charismatic', I'm not sure 'fun and charismatic' are qualities people necessarily want from a Head of State.

I never said Harry was fun and charismatic, I said Louis may be, I said Harry was an interesting character. Please read correctly. Or question if struggling.

jumpingthehighjump · 14/09/2025 15:15

Viviennemary · 14/09/2025 15:02

He is not good for the monarchy and not good for the countey. He has caused immense trouble over the last few years.

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Seems to be a thing given Andrew who has caused far far more damage to the Monarchy than Harry has

Even now there's reports of his lying to camera of cutting off Epstein when in fact he stayed in contact for a further 5 years

Yet Harry has done damage? Nothing on Andrew's scale

Mylovelygreendress · 14/09/2025 15:23

I think 99% of people agree that Andrew is a despicable, arrogant , disgusting oaf however this thread is about Harry .

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