I feel really sad about it. He had the world at his feet, popularity and a great connection with the military and charity that could have really become a fantastic force for good. He could have lived a really special life with all the perks and privileges of being royal but without the frontline pressure. Nice place to live, privacy within an estate and access to the best. His children could have forged wonderful lives and careers like Zara or Linley, nicely on the fringe.
Its backfired due to his stupid, stupid actions and he and his wife’s terrible judgement, and nothing will ever bring him back. Sadly I think it will continue until a tragedy, or it will just be compounded as his children grow up and get fed to the US PR machine wolves.
I watch with interest to see how it unfolds, but great sadness on what he might have had.
William has cool judgement and all the cards here, and has behaved impeccably, as has Catherine.