In a surprising move, Harry and Meghan have demanded a royal apology for the claims made in their Netflix documentary. The six-hour series launched blistering attacks on Britain and the British Monarchy, leaving the palace reportedly baffled by the request. And they’re not the only ones.
As if we haven't had enough, Netflix released a new trailer for another Harry and Meghan show. This one promises to be just as smug as the first. Inspired by Nelson Mandela, it emphasizes the idea that “what counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” The show aims to highlight people who have made brave choices to fight for change and become leaders, inspiring others to live and lead.
It’s unbelievable, isn’t it? Just when you think they can't reach new depths, they now compare themselves to Nelson Mandela. Mandela, who spent nearly 30 years in a 6x6 prison cell and went on to become the first Black president of South Africa, was a unifying leader of true greatness—the most impressive person I’ve ever interviewed. And now, Harry and Meghan are comparing their move to a mansion in California, where they now monetize their royal titles for millions of dollars, to Mandela’s struggle?
Joining me now are author and actor, Nicholas Cage; former head of royal protection, Dai Davies; and Talk TV contributor, Esther Krakue. Esther, you’ve been waiting patiently. What do you make of their comparison to Mandela? The arrogance is incredible. Demanding an apology doesn’t make it sincere. They’ve officially declared war on the royal family with this documentary, making it clear they don’t want reconciliation. They’ve called Prince Charles a lying bully and Prince William even worse, saying he drove them out of the country with his bullying and lies. They’ve branded the whole family as racists. Why would they want an apology from people they view so negatively?
Well, I think they demand an apology because they are self-righteous, assuming they are right about everything. I can’t understand why Charles and William would consider being in the same room with them now. But the longer they keep this feud going, the more money they make. Every move they make will now be questioned about their relationship with the royal family, which translates into a financial gain for them. And how could you trust them not to record everything if they did have a meeting?
That’s a good point. Let’s go to Natalie Collins. Natalie, some people see Harry and Meghan as true freedom fighters oppressed by the royal family, now living in a vast mansion in Montecito, Santa Barbara. It’s a beautiful place with rolling ocean waves, not my idea of oppression. But what do you make of their demand for an apology? They’ve accused their family of being racists and bullies, and they expect an apology?
In the context of a column by Jeremy Clarkson, who described Meghan Markle as worse than Rose West and suggested people should throw excrement at her, it’s important to understand the hatred directed at Meghan. You were a pioneer in that hatred years ago.
I’ve never said I hate Meghan Markle. I don’t hate her; I hate what she’s done to the royal family and to Britain’s reputation. The New York Times recently published a piece trashing Britain as a racist country with a callous institution. That’s the damage Meghan and Harry have done. But I don’t hate them as people. Regarding Clarkson’s column, he has apologized, and I didn’t think it should have been published.
Well, Meghan and Harry argue that they’ve been harmed by the institution and the system. We can’t deny the impact of colonialism and the monarchy’s history. To deny that reality is to ignore the terrible things this country has done to other places.
But the monarchy also developed the Commonwealth, a great success story. It’s not really common wealth when the royal family holds most of it. You must also hate the Sussexes, who haven’t earned their wealth but have trashed their family to get it.
I think it’s about how people use their privilege. We’re also talking about a man whose mother was killed by the media, and now his wife is attacked the same way.
These are easy lies to tell on television, but Princess Diana wasn’t killed by a baying mob.
