Historian and acclaimed author Hugo Vickers has dropped a truth bomb that cannot be ignored. As Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, face criticism and were labeled "effing grifters" by a Spotify exec following the termination of their $32 million NZD deal, Vickers sees the opportunity to shed light on Harry's post-royal life.
Vickers expresses his concerns about Harry's handling of the Invictus Games, an adventure close to the prince's heart, where injured soldiers can participate in multi-sport events.
According to Vickers, the Invictus Games embody the motto "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul," urging individuals not to play the victim. However, Vickers asserts that Harry has done the exact opposite.
He claims that Harry has abandoned the brave soldiers who have participated in the game and instead transformed himself into a miserable victim. The shocking revelation unveils a stark contradiction between Harry's actions and the principles he wants championed.
Vickers doesn't stop there. He suggests that the Sussexes have exhausted their repertoire of stories and narratives about their lives within their old family. According to him, they have already said everything they needed to say. Vickers further speculates that unless they reinvent themselves dramatically, akin to the reinventions of celebrities like Madonna, the couple runs the risk of losing steam and boring their audience.
The plot thickens as Mark Borkowski, a renowned British publicist and crisis manager, weighs in on the couple's future following the Spotify deal fallout. He believes that in the ever-evolving landscape of celebrity, Meghan needs a new trick to stay relevant.
Borkowski emphasizes the importance of learning from failure and suggests employing a critical friend who can provide constructive feedback.
But, the controversy doesn't end there. Bill Simmons, the head of Spotify International Sports content, lashed out at Harry and Meghan, revealing that their podcast idea was met with some skepticism and ultimately was rejected due to their alleged failure to meet productivity requirements.
Simmons even went as far as to label them as "effing grifters," painting a picture of the behind-the-scenes discussions he had with Harry in an attempt to salvage their podcast endeavor.
