Grohl recounted the story, mentioning how Prince Harry brought him a device to hold his iPad for watching movies. "It was great; he was cool," Grohl said, but then he added that Prince Harry playfully smacked Taylor Hawkins in the face. Hawkins admitted that it bothered him, saying, "It pissed me off, actually." He described how, despite telling the prince he was jetlagged and tired, Prince Harry unexpectedly slapped him in the face. Hawkins expressed his frustration, calling it unethical and entitled behavior, and mentioned Prince Harry's history of unconventional antics, such as throwing people into pools.
Hawkins also speculated about Prince Harry's potential future actions, hoping he might slap Meghan when she gets agitated. He criticized Harry for lacking awareness, social boundaries, etiquette, and social cues, stating that Harry thinks he's funny and cute but lacks understanding of what is appropriate. Hawkins further mentioned incidents where Harry allegedly knocked kids' heads together or pinched guys' butts.
The paragraph transitions to Royal expert Angela Levin's insights into Prince Harry's potential reintegration into the Royal Family. Levin suggested that for this to happen, Prince Harry would need to display significant humility. She emphasized the importance of a sincere apology, stating that expressing regret over specific remarks would be crucial for gaining acceptance from King Charles and the broader Royal establishment.
Levin underscored the need for Prince Harry to not only offer a substantial apology but also demonstrate a willingness to compromise. She highlighted the challenges arising from Prince Harry's reported reluctance to compromise, particularly in his demands for apologies from King Charles and Prince William for childhood incidents. Levin cautioned against hasty attempts at reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of a patient and sustained approach for genuine healing and understanding in the context of deep-seated family disagreements.
