New Zealand Herald by writer and professor Pauline Maclaran, Prince Harry
seems to be relying on his identity as a victim to keep the family drama in the
news. However, Maclaran advises Harry to steer clear of this narrative, as it is
only making King Charles more relatable to the public.
Maclaran suggests that Harry needs to develop his own clear brand narrative, one that doesn't rely on resentment towards the royals or playing the victim role in the family saga. She notes that the more Harry criticizes his family, the more his popularity falls.
Interestingly, Maclaran argues that the idea of the soap opera effect in the royal family brand is not necessarily a bad thing. While the term "soap opera" is often used in a negative way, Maclaran points out that soap operas deal with human life in all its richness, often centered around events such as births, weddings, and funerals. This helps to humanize the royals and bring an emotional value to their public image.
