Here’s Harry, who’s been crying wolf about security concerns in the UK for what feels like forever, suddenly popping up in Colombia and Nigeria, like it’s no big deal. I mean, really, let’s think about this logically. He claims he can’t bring his wife and kids to the UK—one of the safest countries in the world with some of the best security services available—but Colombia and Nigeria are somehow totally fine?
Lady Colin Campbell, bless her heart, didn’t hold back one bit when she called out this ridiculous hypocrisy, and you know what? She’s absolutely right. The audacity of Harry to claim he's terrified for his family's safety in Britain while gallivanting around in countries that, let’s be honest, have their fair share of serious security challenges is mindboggling.
Now, let’s talk about these so-called tours for a minute. Remember when Harry was actually a working royal, and these visits meant something? They were about representing the crown, building diplomatic relationships, and promoting British interests. Now, it’s just Harry and Meghan playing make-believe royals, desperately trying to stay relevant. As Lady C so perfectly pointed out, what exactly are they doing? They’re private citizens now, whether they like it or not.
You know what really gets under my skin? The sheer tone-deafness of it all. Here’s Meghan strutting around in designer clothes worth tens of thousands of pounds in countries where many people struggle to make ends meet. Russell Meers couldn’t have said it better: it really doesn’t send the right message. But then again, when have these two ever been good at reading the room? Let’s be real for a second: this isn’t about service or helping others. It’s about keeping themselves in the spotlight and maintaining this facade of quasi-royal importance.
And who’s paying for all the security they supposedly need so desperately? These aren’t official visits, folks. These countries are footing the bill for their theatrical production of We’re Still Relevant, The Musical. Meanwhile, back in the UK, we’ve got the real royals—William and Catherine, King Charles and Queen Camilla—actually doing the work. No drama, no complaints, just dedication to duty and service. Catherine, even while recovering, has shown more grace and dignity than Meghan could muster in a lifetime.
The contrast couldn’t be more stark. And can we talk about the timing of all this? While Catherine is recuperating and the royal family is rallying around her, here’s Harry and Meghan trying to steal attention with their faux-royal tour. It’s like they’ve got some sort of radar for moments when they can overshadow the real working royals. The pattern is just so obvious at this point.
What’s really rich is that Harry used to understand this. He used to be part of something meaningful, but ever since he fell under Meghan’s spell—and yes, I’m saying it like it is—he’s become a puppet who contradicts everything he once stood for. The Harry who served in the military, created the Invictus Games, and worked alongside his brother for mental health causes—where is that Harry? Lady C’s comments about their priorities really hit home. These two have different priorities, alright: themselves, their brand, their Netflix deals, and their perpetual victim narrative. They’ve turned their backs on duty, family, and tradition, but they still want to play at being royals when it suits them. The hypocrisy is just staggering.
Remember when Harry used to talk about protecting his family from the media? Yet here they are, calling the paparazzi for every staged photo op, releasing carefully crafted PR statements, and doing everything they can to stay in the headlines. The same media attention they claim to be running from in the UK seems perfectly fine when it’s on their terms in other countries.
What really gets me is how they continue to undermine the institution that gave them their platform in the first place. Every move they make seems calculated to either compete with or criticize the royal family. They claim they want privacy, but their actions scream for attention. They say they want security, but their choices say otherwise. They talk about wanting to be independent but cling to their royal connections like a lifeline.
The saddest part of all this is watching Harry’s transformation from a beloved prince who served his country and supported his family to someone who seems completely lost, parroting whatever narrative serves their brand at the moment. Lady C is right—these aren’t official tours. They’re publicity stunts, plain and simple. And let’s not forget the burden they’re placing on these host countries. The security costs, the disruption—all for what? So they can play dress-up and pretend they’re still royals?
It’s not just hypocritical; it’s disrespectful to both the countries they’re visiting and the institution they left behind. You know what really stands out to me? The contrast between how William and Catherine handle their duties versus how Harry and Meghan approach their pseudo-royal activities. While the Prince and Princess of Wales focus on meaningful initiatives and building lasting relationships, the Sussexes seem more interested in photo ops and headlines.
I’ve got to say, watching all this unfold, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Lady Colin Campbell’s assessment is spot on. These aren’t the actions of people genuinely concerned about security or wanting to make a real difference. These are the calculated moves of two individuals desperate to maintain their relevance and keep their commercial ventures alive.
Let’s talk about the impact on the monarchy for a moment. While King Charles and Queen Camilla are working tirelessly to modernize the institution while preserving its dignity, Harry and Meghan’s antics continue to create unnecessary drama. It’s like they’re running a parallel shadow court but without any of the responsibility or accountability that comes with actual royal duties.
The thing that really gets to me—and I know many of you feel the same way—is how they seem to think we can’t see through their games. The constant contradictions, the victim narratives, the publicity stunts thinly veiled as humanitarian work—it’s all becoming so transparent. Lady C’s comments just confirm what many of us have been thinking for a long time.
And let’s not forget how they treat their staff. The constant turnover, the allegations of bullying, which Meghan conveniently dismisses. The way they seem to burn through professional relationships faster than Meghan changes her designer outfits. It’s a pattern that speaks volumes about who they really are behind the carefully crafted public image.
Their exit from royal duties—Megxit as many of us call it—continues to be a masterclass in how not to handle a transition from public service. Instead of gracefully stepping back and finding their own path, they’ve chosen to create this bizarre parallel universe where they’re still playing at being royals but without any of the actual responsibilities.
You know what’s particularly galling? The way they continue to use their titles while simultaneously criticizing the institution that gave them those titles. It’s like they want to have their cake and eat it too: all the prestige and none of the duty. Lady C really nailed it when she questioned what exactly they’re trying to achieve with these tours. The security argument has always been flimsy, but now it’s completely fallen apart. If Harry is so concerned about security, why choose to visit countries that objectively present more significant security challenges than the UK? It’s because the security issue was never really about security. It was about control, about creating a narrative, about justifying their choices.
And speaking of narratives, let’s talk about how they’ve tried to position themselves as victims while living a life of incredible privilege. They’re still trying to maintain the lifestyle of working royals while attacking the very institution that provided that lifestyle. The cognitive dissonance is astounding.
What really strikes me is how different this could have been. They could have chosen to step back gracefully, build something genuine and meaningful on their own terms. Instead, they’ve created this bizarre spectacle where they’re constantly trying to prove their relevance by mimicking royal duties without any of the substance. The impact on Prince William and Catherine has been particularly unfair. While they continue to serve with dignity and grace, they’ve had to constantly deal with the fallout from Harry and Meghan’s attention-seeking behavior.
The contrast between Catherine’s quiet dignity during her recovery and the Sussexes’ constant need for attention couldn’t be more striking. Lady Colin Campbell’s observations about their priorities really cut to the heart of the matter. These aren’t the actions of people who want to make a genuine difference in the world. These are the actions of people desperate to maintain their celebrity status, their commercial viability, and their relevance in a world that’s increasingly seeing through their act.
You know what’s really telling? The way they handle criticism. While the working royals face scrutiny with dignity and learn from it, Harry and Meghan seem to view any criticism as an attack. Any questioning of their motives as racism or bullying. It’s a defensive posture that speaks volumes about their insecurity.
The way they’ve handled their commercial ventures while trying to maintain a quasi-royal status is particularly problematic. They want the respect and deference shown to working royals while essentially operating as celebrities and commercial entities. It’s a contradiction that becomes more glaring with each passing day. Their recent tours to Colombia and Nigeria really highlight this disconnect. These visits, as Lady C pointed out, lack the diplomatic significance of official royal tours. They’re essentially private citizens doing publicity events but trying to dress them up as something more significant. The Emperor’s New Clothes come to mind.
What’s particularly sad is watching Harry’s transformation from someone who seemed to understand his role and responsibilities to someone who appears completely disconnected from reality. The influence of Meghan in this transformation is hard to ignore. The changes in his behavior, his attitudes, and his relationships with family and friends—it all traces back to her arrival on the scene.
The way they’ve handled their media presence is another example of their hypocrisy. They claim to want privacy while constantly seeking the spotlight. They criticize the press while using it for their own purposes. They complain about invasion of privacy while inviting cameras into their lives for Netflix documentaries. The contradictions are endless.
Looking at all this, Lady Colin Campbell’s assessment feels more accurate than ever. These aren’t the actions of people who are genuinely concerned about security or who want to make a real difference. These are the calculated moves of two individuals who are desperate to maintain their relevance and keep their commercial ventures alive.
And you know what’s really frustrating? The way they continue to use their connections to the royal family while simultaneously undermining it. They want to distance themselves from the institution when it suits them, but they’re quick to leverage their royal connections when there’s money to be made or attention to be gained.
The impact on the monarchy has been significant, but not in the way Harry and Meghan might have hoped. Rather than forcing the institution to change on their terms, they’ve actually highlighted the strength and dignity of the working royals. The contrast between their behavior and that of William, Catherine, Charles, and Camilla couldn’t be more stark.
As we wrap up this discussion, I think it’s important to remember what real service looks like. It’s not about designer clothes in developing countries or playing at being royals. It’s about the quiet, consistent work that the real working royals do day in and day out. It’s about putting duty before self-interest, about serving others rather than seeking the spotlight.
Lady Colin Campbell has done us all a service by speaking out so clearly about the situation. She’s put into words what many of us have been thinking and feeling: the hypocrisy, the contradiction, the attention-seeking behavior—it’s all being exposed for what it is.
