Prince Harry, the royal rebel living comfortably in his California mansion while advocating for accountability, has just made a move that many saw coming. After all his talk of “slaying dragons” and holding Rupert Murdoch’s media empire accountable, guess what? He settled his case against the UK tabloids.
Remember Harry’s glossy interviews where he insisted this wasn’t about the money? He called himself the "last man standing" in the fight for justice. Well, that narrative seems to have shifted. Harry managed to get News Group Newspapers, publishers of The Sun and News of the World, to admit to unlawful activities like phone hacking and shady private investigations. Sure, they apologized, but let’s be real—what’s Harry going to do with an apology?
Here’s where it gets even stickier. This is the same Prince Harry who has repeatedly criticized his brother, Prince William—our future king—who has handled his own tabloid battles with grace and dignity. William settled a similar case, but here’s the key difference: he donated every penny of his settlement to charity.
And Harry? Instead of following his brother’s example, he brought private family matters into the courtroom, including the infamous “tampon gate” scandal. Yes, that scandal. At this point, it feels less about accountability and more about humiliation.
Now, let’s talk numbers. Harry was facing potential legal costs of around £40 million. That’s right—40 million pounds. Even if he sold all the copies of Spare, it wouldn’t have been enough to cover those costs. So, sure, settling makes financial sense, but it comes at a massive cost to his credibility.
This entire situation reminds me of the old saying about people in glass houses. Harry, who constantly complains about privacy, has made millions exposing private family matters. The difference? The press used to write about him, but now he’s cashing in on selling out his own family.
What’s really sad is that this could’ve been a moment of genuine principle for Harry. He could’ve followed William’s lead, fought the good fight, and donated the settlement money to a noble cause. Instead, it feels more like a business transaction than a stand against injustice.
Of course, Piers Morgan couldn’t resist weighing in on the controversy. He asked if Harry will now apologize to the royal family for his own intrusions into their privacy. And you know what? He has a point.
While Harry and Meghan continue to play the victim card from their California mansion, Princess Catherine has carried on with her royal duties, exuding grace and dignity every step of the way.
Remember when Harry was the cheeky prince we all loved? The one who served his country and created initiatives like the Invictus Games? Those days feel like a distant memory. Now, his actions have left many questioning his intentions and his credibility.
