“His decision to release a public statement indicated it was his way or no way, no matter what the Queen thought
Prince Harry might be on track to his fairytale ending but at what expense?
The Ginger One dropped a bombshell this week that he and his wife Meghan Markle would be quitting as senior royals and moving to America.
Harry reportedly defied instructions from the Queen not to announce their plans, after she requested he hold off until he talked it over with his father.
And Prince Charles told his son he needed more time after he was sent a draft proposal about his future role, particularly on the issue of funding. It is understood Harry and Meghan knew they were unlikely to get their plans signed off by Buckingham Palace so they decided to take matters into their own hands.
And in turn, Prince Uncharming gave his granny two fingers while the whole world watches on. He clearly has had enough.
His decision to release a public statement indicated it was his way or no way, no matter what the Queen thought.
But I think his handling of the matter might come back to bite him in the arse. I understand he may want to break away from a strict institution which, of course, has had a huge impact on his life.
From the death of his mother Diana, to the spotlight on his youthful mistakes to the attention on his marriage, his life has been a rollercoaster which has impacted his mental health.
I can see why after the treatment of his wife in the media he would want to take a step back and he probably does not want his son Archie to have the life he did.
Maybe it’s like deja vu for him given the way Meghan has been treated similarly, if not worse than Diana. He has to be given credit for having the crown jewels, so to speak, to follow what he really wants, a somewhat normal life out of the direct spotlight and a little more freedom.
But at the end of the day he is Prince Harry and he never escape the flashing paparazzi lights no matter what role, title or job he has going forward.
I think it’s just a pity he disrespected his grandmother who protected and cared for him when he lost his own mother at the tender age of 12.
After all, she is a 93-year-old woman who is dealing with Andrew – her delusional son – and a very frail husband. And now a third man in her life has dealt her another blow. It is quite clear from the initial statement from Buckingham Palace that Harry’s actions have come as a great shock and disappointment to his family.
Harry will no doubt feel the wrath of his rash move from the royals and I imagine he will also live to regret his treatment of his grandmother.
