Harry’s confession of regret, especially how he treated his beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth! Those of us who've been watching this soap opera unfold since day one saw this coming from a mile away. Watching Harry’s transformation has been like watching your favorite cousin fall under the spell of that one toxic friend in high school who convinced them to skip classes and rebel against their parents.
But in Harry’s case, the stakes were so much higher. We’re talking about the British monarchy, for heaven's sake. Let’s rewind to that fateful January 2020. Picture this: the Queen, bless her heart, sitting down to her evening tea, probably looking forward to a quiet night with her beloved corgis, when BOOM! Her grandson decides to announce to the entire world, via Instagram—Instagram, of all places—that he’s essentially abandoning ship. Can you imagine learning that your grandson is ditching his royal duties through social media? It’s like breaking up with someone via text message, but a million times worse.
And speaking of that infamous Instagram post—don’t get me started on that piece of work! After months of reflection and internal discussions (internal discussions with whom exactly, because it certainly wasn’t with his family?), they threw around words like progressive and financially independent. It was also carefully crafted, wasn’t it? Like a PR firm’s dream announcement. Probably because that’s exactly what it was.
You know what really gets me? The sheer audacity of it all. Here’s Harry, raised in privilege, given every opportunity in life, beloved by the nation, and he throws it all away. For what? To become a celebrity in California, to make podcasts and give interviews, throwing his family under the bus? It’s like watching a Shakespearean tragedy—except Shakespeare would’ve written a more believable plot.
Let’s talk about the mastermind behind this whole debacle—our dear friend Meghan Markle. Oh, how the mighty have fallen—from cable TV actress to Duchess to...whatever she is now. I’ve seen some impressive social climbing in my day, but this takes the whole wedding cake, doesn’t it? The way she managed to convince Harry that his entire family—the same family that welcomed her with open arms—was somehow against them... It’s honestly Oscar-worthy. I’ll give her that.
The saddest part about all of this is how it affected our dear late Queen. Think about it—this was a woman who dedicated her entire life to service, who weathered every storm with grace and dignity, and in her final years, she had to deal with this circus. And now Harry regrets it? Well, isn’t that just a little too late? Meanwhile, look at William and Catherine—now there's a couple who understand what duty means. While Harry and Meghan were busy playing victims in their Montecito mansion, William and Catherine were out there, during the pandemic, supporting the NHS, keeping spirits up—doing what royals are supposed to do. The contrast couldn’t be starker.
Let’s be real for a moment: this regret that Harry’s supposedly feeling—could it have anything to do with the fact that their Hollywood dreams aren’t turning out as planned? The Spotify deal? Gone. Netflix projects? Let’s just say they’re not exactly breaking streaming records. Those lucrative deals they were so sure would make them financially independent seem to be drying up faster than a puddle in the California sun.
And here’s the real irony: they claimed they wanted privacy. Remember that? Privacy. And yet, since leaving the royal family, they’ve done nothing but put themselves in the spotlight—books, interviews, documentaries—they’ve shared more private information than they ever would’ve had to as working royals. It’s like quitting your job at a restaurant because you don’t like talking to people, only to become a telemarketer. Make it make sense.
But here’s what really breaks my heart about this whole situation—and I know many of you feel the same way—Harry was once the people's Prince, wasn’t he? The cheeky, charming boy who grew up before our eyes, who served his country in Afghanistan, who started the Invictus Games. Remember how proud we all were? Remember how we cheered when he seemed to find happiness with Meghan? Oh, how naive we were.
Now, let’s talk about this confession of his regrets. Sources close to the palace—and we all know how reliable palace sources can be—say he’s particularly remorseful about blindsiding the Queen with their exit announcement. Well, color me shocked! You mean to tell me that announcing a major family decision on social media, without consulting the head of both your family and your country, wasn’t the best move? Who would’ve thought?
And the timing of this revelation—isn’t it interesting how these regrets are surfacing now? Right when their Hollywood star seems to be fading? Right when the public sympathy is running dry? Right when William and Catherine are showing exactly what modern royalty should look like? The timing is about as subtle as one of Meghan’s perfectly orchestrated paparazzi shots.
Speaking of our future King and Queen, let’s take a moment to appreciate how they’ve handled this entire situation—no words out of place, not a single undignified response. Just quiet dignity and continued service to the crown. That’s what real royalty looks like. No need for Netflix deals or Spotify podcasts—just genuine dedication to duty and service.
You know what this whole situation reminds me of? It’s like when you're at a family gathering, and there’s that one relative who always has to make everything about them. Every family has one, right? But instead of just making a scene at Christmas dinner, Harry and Meghan had to make a scene on an international scale. And now, just like that relative who storms out of Christmas dinner swearing they’ll never return, Harry’s apparently having second thoughts.
But here’s the million-dollar question—or should I say multi-million-dollar question, given their lifestyle choices—what happens next? If Harry truly regrets his actions, especially towards his grandmother, what does that mean for his relationship with Meghan? Because let’s be honest, this whole situation has her fingerprints all over it. From the timing of their announcements to the carefully worded statements to the strategic press leaks—it’s all straight out of the Hollywood PR playbook.
Remember how Meghan claimed she didn’t know much about the royal family before meeting Harry, and yet somehow managed to orchestrate one of the biggest royal exits since the abdication crisis? Please. That’s like saying you don’t know much about swimming right before competing in the Olympics. The level of calculation involved is honestly impressive, in a terrifying sort of way.
And let’s not forget the infamous Oprah interview. Talk about burning bridges. They didn’t just burn them—they nuked them from orbit. The allegations they made, the way they portrayed the royal family, and now Harry regrets how he treated his grandmother? Well, maybe he should’ve thought about that before sitting down with Oprah and airing the family’s dirty laundry for millions of viewers.
You know what’s really telling? The contrast between how the late Queen handled this situation and how Harry and Meghan handled it. The Queen’s statements were always dignified, always leaving the door open for reconciliation. "While we are all saddened by their decision, Harry and Meghan remain much-loved members of the family." That’s class. That’s dignity. That’s what being royal really means.
Meanwhile, what have we gotten from the Sussex camp? Books full of score-settling, interviews full of accusations, and carefully leaked stories about regret when things aren’t going their way. It’s like watching a masterclass in how not to handle family disputes.
And can we talk about the impact this has had on the monarchy as an institution? Because while Harry and Meghan might think they’ve modernized things, what they’ve really done is show exactly why the traditional royal values of duty, dignity, and discretion are so important. The monarchy isn’t about fame or fortune—it’s about service. Something William and Catherine understand perfectly, and something Harry seems to have forgotten somewhere between London and Los Angeles.
But you know what really gets me? The way they’ve tried to have their cake and eat it too. They wanted out of the royal family, but they wanted to keep their titles. They wanted privacy, but they wanted to tell their story to anyone who would listen. They wanted financial independence, but they wanted to trade on their royal connections. It’s like quitting your job but expecting to keep your company credit card.
And now with these reports of Harry’s regret surfacing, we’re supposed to feel sorry for him? Forgive and forget? I don’t know about you, but I remember how they treated the late Queen in her final years. I remember the stress they caused her during the pandemic when she was trying to unite the nation. I remember the timing of their Oprah interview when Prince Philip was in the hospital. These aren’t the actions of someone who truly respects and loves their grandmother. These are the actions of someone who put their own desires— or perhaps someone else’s desires—above everything else, including family loyalty and duty.
You know what’s really sad about all this? Harry used to be so close to William. Remember those two young boys walking behind their mother’s coffin? Remember how William looked after his little brother? Now, look at them. And for what? For a woman who seems to have viewed the royal family as nothing more than a stepping stone to greater fame and fortune.
Can you imagine how Meghan must be reacting to these reports of Harry’s regrets? This doesn’t fit their carefully crafted narrative of being victims who had no choice but to flee the cruel monarchy. This sounds more like someone finally waking up and realizing what they’ve lost—and what they’ve gained in exchange.
Sure, they’ve got their massive house in Montecito, but their star seems to be fading. Their deals are disappearing, their credibility is shot, and now they’re stuck in this weird limbo— not quite royal enough for the monarchy, not quite celebrity enough for Hollywood. It’s like they’ve created their own perfect storm of irrelevance.
But you know what really breaks my heart? Thinking about how different things could’ve been. Imagine if they’d played their cards right. Imagine if they’d worked within the system instead of trying to break it. They could have been such a powerful force for good, working alongside William and Catherine, modernizing the monarchy in a respectful way. Instead, they chose the path of bitterness and resentment. And now, as the world turns away from them, they’re left wondering what might’ve been.
