Prince Harry Urged to Rethink 'Victimhood' Approach and Seek Pragmatism
Prince Harry urged to stop playing the victim as royal expert calls for pragmatism over public complaints about King Charles and royal security.
Journalist Criticizes Prince Harry’s Ongoing Public Complaints
Prince Harry is being urged to re-evaluate his actions, statements, and ongoing portrayal as a victim in his public appearances and interviews. The latest commentary comes from journalist Stephen Bates, who shared a pointed critique in The Guardian following Harry’s recent BBC interview and his legal loss in the UK Court of Appeal regarding security arrangements.
Prince Harry’s BBC Interview Sparks New Backlash
During the interview, Prince Harry claimed that King Charles holds considerable power in the matter of his security in the UK. He stated, “There is a lot of control and ability in my father's hands... this whole thing could be resolved through him—not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside, allowing experts to carry out what’s necessary.”
Royal Expert Responds: “King Charles Cannot Intervene”
According to Stephen Bates, Harry seems to misunderstand the constitutional limitations of the monarch, especially regarding judicial matters. Bates wrote, “Despite any constitutional training, Harry doesn’t seem to realize that his father cannot interfere in legal rulings—even in cases that personally affect his family.”
According to journalist Bates the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should cease their role as victims.
In his piece Bates recommends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to adopt pragmatic behavior in their future decisions. The couple should consider that official event attendance would naturally lead to security being provided instead of actively playing the victim role according to the writer. Their personal and private outings with friends would prevent causing public disputes because their whereabouts would stay unidentified.
Sincere reconciliation transcends public comments only.
The author concludes that Prince Harry should consider a different quieter path to achieve reconciliation with his father and the royal family members. To achieve peace Harry could use his official status to pen an inner circle communication with his father. Bates observed that the father remains accessible to Harry.
Palace Response: Calm, Yet Frustrated
So far, the royal household remains silent on Harry’s latest comments. According to Bates, “All the palace can do is keep calm and carry on, albeit with growing exasperation.” The tension between Harry and The Firm shows little sign of easing unless private, respectful steps are taken moving forward.
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